Diana Pungky Reports Former Assistant for Alleged Multi-Billion Embezzlement
In a high-profile legal dispute, Diana Pungky has initiated formal criminal proceedings at the Polda Metro Jaya against her former personal assistant and head of household, Yulia, alleging massive financial embezzlement, document forgery, and money laundering totaling Rp 25 miliar. The investigation, which spans financial records examined over a nearly sembilan tahun timeline of professional association, brings critical operational scrutiny to how celebrities manage domestic and business assets.
The Catalyst: Resignation Without Notice and a Severed Trust
The legal friction began to escalate in 2026 when Yulia, also known as YS, abruptly resigned from her position on May 20. According to statements released by legal representatives, the former assistant left her post without direct verbal or personal notice, choosing instead to leave a resignation letter with other household workers before cutting off all lines of communication.
Vidi Galenso, acting as legal counsel for Diana Pungky, detailed the breakdown of professional trust during media briefings at the Polda Metro Jaya. “Sempat dikomunikasikan, tapi kemudian hubungannya jadi sudah tidak ada trust, tidak ada kepercayaan,” Vidi stated, explaining that initial attempts to resolve the administrative discrepancies internally failed when the former employee became entirely unreachable and blocked the artist’s phone number. This sudden departure forced the management and legal team to conduct a comprehensive forensic review of household accounts and operational cash flows.
Forensic Audits and Disputed Financial Figures
Following the abrupt termination of contact, Diana Pungky’s legal team initiated an extensive audit in cooperation with associated financial institutions. The internal review uncovered systematic, unauthorized transactions utilizing mobile banking applications and QRIS payment features that allegedly bypassed the property owner over an extended operating period.
The financial scale of the alleged losses has become a central point of contention. While some reports circulated a figure of Rp 10 miliar, legal representatives clarified that the reclassifications are still undergoing active auditing. Vidi Galenso noted to reporters, “Nah itu sedang diaudit sekarang. Saya enggak tahu dengar Rp10 miliar dari mana. Justru dari hasil rekapan yang kami bantu, dan Kabid Humas juga sudah mendeklarasikan itu Rp25 miliar.” The comprehensive financial probe encompasses multiple accounts across several commercial banking institutions, highlighting vulnerabilities in domestic asset management for public figures.
Police Investigation and Witness Examinations
Law enforcement authorities have moved swiftly through the preliminary investigation phases following the formal police report filed by Diana Pungky on July 1, 2026. Speaking on the ongoing procedures at the Polda Metro Jaya, Kasubbid Penmas Bidhumas Polda Metro Jaya AKBP Onkoseno Grandiarso confirmed that investigators have actively gathered evidence and documentation. “Dari laporan tersebut sudah ditindaklanjuti dengan serangkaian penyelidikan. Tim penyelidik sudah memeriksa beberapa saksi, termasuk tentunya dari pihak pelapor, dan ada empat saksi lainnya,” Onkoseno stated in August 2026.
In addition to hearing testimonies from the artist and four other witnesses, investigators have coordinated directly with banking institutions to secure transaction records and digital logs. This evidence-gathering phase is essential for establishing the legal parameters around the invoked statutes covering fraud, forgery, and money laundering.
The Defense Response and Legal Outlook
The accused former assistant, Yulia, formally responded to the summons by appearing before the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimum) of the Polda Metro Jaya on July 29, 2026. Accompanied by her legal team, including Septiadi Maulidin and Maxi Karepu, the defense expressed astonishment regarding the sweeping nature of the allegations.
Maxi Karepu voiced the defense’s initial position regarding the documentation presented thus far, noting that the reported filings initially outlined broad criminal statutes rather than a finalized, itemized financial loss. “Klien kami sangat kaget tiba-tiba di tanggal 1 Juli 2026, saudari Diana Pungky melaporkan klien kami di Polda Metro Jaya terkait dugaan penggelapan, pencucian uang, dan juga pemalsuan surat,” Maxi remarked, adding that the precise calculations must be rigorously tested through formal legal proceedings. As the audit continues and authorities schedule further witness clarifications, the case underscores the necessity for transparent financial oversight and stringent internal controls for public figures managing private estates.