Detikcom, Jakarta – The Indonesian Intelligence Network (JII) is not part of intelligence activities undertaken by TNI Indonesian National Military Forces. However, JII is an organization established by an individual, namely Andang Supriyadi, and operates in the southern part of Sumatra.

In a press release from the TNI Information Centre, which was sent to detikcom on Thursday (8 January), it was explained that from its inception, the organization being in operation from 1999 to 2003, had not received any support.

However, after receiving an official letter of establishment from the Palembang Class I District Court, and listed in Book No 08/2003/P, which was signed by H Waluyo Sutjipto, an official from JII started to conduct various activities, such as compiling Majalah Intel intelligence magazine and sending JII books to a number of agencies.

It was thought that so far JII has more than 100 members, with 50 of them identified as magazine reporters, 20 of whom were working in the southern part of Sumatra, in particular in Palembang. JII has a future programme to expand its organization to central level (Jakarta), and to sub-district and village levels.

In conducting his activities, one of the JII members claimed to be a member of an intelligence network, using the pretext of researching news for Majalah Intel, in particular relating to political, economic, social, cultural, defence and security issues.

Using a name alluding to intelligence, JII aims to facilitate the search for moral support and material from government agencies and achieve other veiled aims. Therefore, the public should remain alert to the presence and activities of the JII organization.

"Whatever they are doing, JII activities are not linked with TNI intelligence," stated the TNI Information Centre press release.