Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Kombes Pol Iman Imanuddin (left) and Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Bhudi Hermanto (right).

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – A case of fraud and/or embezzlement involving Ayu Puspita Wedding Organizer has suddenly gone viral on social media and shocked Indonesians. Hundreds of couples, according to reports, have fallen victim to this large-scale fraudulent scheme.

To briefly discuss this wedding organizer, the Instagram account @byayupuspitaa, is known for offering relatively affordable wedding packages. However, the package still appears comprehensive, including venues, decorations, catering, and documentation.

Its aggressive marketing strategy on social media has quickly earned the trust of many couples, especially those looking to create their dream receptions at an affordable price.

Until then, an embarrassing incident occurred. A reception for a client of Ayu Puspita’s wedding organizer in North Jakarta went without food and beverages.
Even though all costs had been paid by the client. This embarrassing incident ultimately prompted dozens of other victims to speak out and reveal that they had experienced similar experiences.

One victim even criticized the luxury home recently occupied by a businesswoman named Ayu Puspita Sari. It’s strongly suspected that the house was purchased with money from a defrauded client. It’s a Ponzi scheme, with the new client’s money used to cover obligations to the previous client.

In the video circulating, Ayu, as the big boss, tried to act chivalrously. She didn’t deny the accusations of using client funds to purchase the property. However, she also stated that she would try to sell the house she bought to use as a down payment to repay the victim’s funds. That’s the story.

Now, moving on to the legal process. The Director of General Criminal Investigation at the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Iman Imanuddin, explained in an official statement that the case is still ongoing and has named two suspects, APD and DHP.

The two suspects are wedding organizers (WO) marketing agents whose job is to offer affordable wedding packages with promises of various additional amenities as added value. Unfortunately, this turned out to be bullshit. It was just empty talk, meaning empty talk, without any action.

“The funds deposited by the victims were apparently not used for the wedding. Instead, they were diverted for the suspects’ personal gain,” said Kombes Pol Iman during a press conference at the Polda Metro Jaya Headquarters on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

He also explained that, based on preliminary data from the complaint post opened by the Polda Metro Jaya, as of this writing, 199 complaints and 8 police reports had been received. This brings the total number of reports and complaints received for this case to 207. The estimated losses to the victims are currently estimated at Rp11.588.117.160.

The two suspects are currently being held at the Polda Metro Jaya Detention Center. They have been charged under Article 378 of the Criminal Code concerning Fraud and Article 372 of the Criminal Code concerning Embezzlement. The maximum sentence is four years in prison.

Call 110

In response to this case, the Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Bhudi Hermanto, urged the public to be more careful when choosing wedding organizer services. He also urged the public not to be easily tempted by cheap prices and promises of excessive facilities that are considered unreasonable.

“We urge anyone who feels they have been victims to immediately report the case through the Polri’s 110 emergency service. They can also come directly to the Polda Metro Jaya General Criminal Investigation Directorate or through the official Instagram account of the Polda Metro Jaya,” said Kombes Pol Bhudi.

Finally, he also emphasized that the Polda Metro Jaya will continue to develop the investigation process into this case, including tracing the assets of the suspects, while ensuring that law enforcement in this case is carried out professionally, transparently, and accountably. Patent. (Bembo)