Jambi – Four of five people apprehended by Jambi Police, who have admitted to being members of a new sect, were named suspect for blasphemy Tuesday and could face up to five years jail under the Criminal Code. The fifth was only named a witness.

The suspects were allegedly responsible for setting up a new sect called the New Way of Islam.

"The suspects have disseminated their new teachings," Jambi Police chief Brig. Gen. Carel Risakotta said. One of the four suspects, Edi Ridwan, claimed to be a prophet.

The sect does not perform obligatory prayers or fasting during Ramadhan and does not recognize Prophet Muhammad.