Hamish Daud Consults Again with Polda Metro Regarding Allegations of Defamation

Kapanlagi.com - Hamish Daud, along with his lawyer Sandy Arifin, visited Polda Metro Jakarta Selatan on Thursday (19/12/2024). Their presence aimed to consult again regarding allegations of defamation and the misuse of the name of the startup Octopus, a company engaged in waste banking.

"Today's agenda has indeed been scheduled since 2 weeks ago. We have also previously checked in here, and then we gathered more complete data. Today we decided to come back here to complete some data. Our client also presented some new evidence," explained Sandy Arifin, Hamish's lawyer.

According to Sandy, they have prepared evidence to strengthen the report. He mentioned that the plan to file a report will be carried out after the New Year once all evidence and witnesses are gathered.

"So in the near future we will clarify and strengthen the evidence so that after the New Year we will make a decision," said Sandy.

1. Need to Complete Some Evidence

Hamish Daud © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Sandy also added that there are still some data that need to be completed, including witness statements from those who are out of town and abroad. Today's consultation was held to ensure that all steps are taken according to procedure.

"Because there are just a few more pieces of data that we need to complete. And also some witnesses that I mentioned earlier are outside. Some are out of town, and some are abroad," Sandy explained further.

Hamish Daud, who is the victim in this case, expressed his hope for justice. He feels that this legal action is important to protect his good name and the startup he built.

"I am here as a victim, so I just want to seek justice," Hamish said briefly.

2. Have Conducted In-Depth Research

Hamish also admitted that this issue has been going on for quite some time. He and his team have conducted in-depth research to uncover the facts that have occurred.

"It's been quite a while, but now we have done research and uncovered quite a bit. So we have learned a lot as well, yes I have learned a lot too, it turns out that we are the same, we will see later," said Hamish.

Furthermore, Hamish explained that this case has impacted several of his jobs. He mentioned that through this process, he realized many things that he was previously unaware of.

"What’s clear is that I am a victim here, like there are many things I have just recently learned oh... there are indeed various treatments," concluded Hamish.

(kpl/aal/phi)