TEMPO, Tuesday, 10 July, 2007 | 14:49 WIB
Police Lobby US To Return Manuputty
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The Indonesian National Police (Polri) is seeking for the
return of South Maluku Republic (RMS) notable, Alex Manuputty. "The negotiation for
Manuputty's return is in the process," said Polri spokesperson, Sisno Adiwinoto,
yesterday (9/7).
The police, he said, have asked help from interpol and the united states federal bureau
of investigation (FBI) regarding the negotiation process. "We've sent the red notice,"
he said.
Manuputty, 60, has been living in Los Angeles for nearly four years. He escaped from
Indonesian legal officers from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on November 22,
2003.
In the superpower country, Manuputty has not been touched by the law as the
freedom of expression is in fact protected. The RMS separatist movement notable
received political asylum from Washington in October 2004. At first, he stayed in
Helmy Watimena's house in Los Angeles. Now he lives by himself and works in a
medical department.
According to Sisno, the police have aimed for Manuputty's return, including explaining
to the us about the government's interest. "We conveyed the importance of it.
Hopefully they're willing to do so," he said. In the meantime, regarding the RMS flag
on national family day. According to Sisno, up to yesterday the police have captured
45 people. Out of that number, 26 were cakalele dancers. budi saiful haris
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