Actor Dude Harlino Returns Rp 5.2 Billion Fee in Dana Syariah Indonesia Fraud Case

Actor Dude Harlino has returned Rp 5.2 billion, which he stated was his fee as a brand ambassador for PT Dana Syariah Indonesia, to the Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police. Dude, who is a witness in the case, said he returned the money out of empathy for the victims of the alleged embezzlement. “The implementation, technically, took time. Personally, this is part of my empathy for the victims. I hope this process goes well and in accordance with the applicable regulations,” Dude said after handing over the money at the Bareskrim building in South Jakarta on Friday (24/7/2026). He added that he had heard many stories from lenders who fell victim to the alleged fraud and viewed the return of the money as a professional consequence. Dude said he considers this case a lesson and hopes the victims can obtain their rights. “I am grateful to be able to contribute and show empathy. Hopefully, these victims can get their full rights in accordance with the law,” he stated. Bareskrim is investigating the alleged embezzlement case involving PT Dana Syariah Indonesia, with an estimated 1,500 lenders identified as victims. Investigators revealed that the company had been operating since 2018 without a business licence from the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The investigation uncovered fictitious projects, where the perpetrators allegedly used existing borrower data to create fake projects and offered them to the public for investment. Three individuals have been tried in connection with the case: President Director Taufiq Aljufri, former Director Mery Yuniarni, and Commissioner Arie Rizal Lesmana. Additionally, Bareskrim has named a former senior OJK official with the initials FH as a suspect. Taufiq, Mery, and Arie are currently being tried at the Depok District Court. Prosecutors have charged them with embezzling Rp 1.3 trillion. The indictment also details the flow of funds, including payments to Dude and Alyssa as brand ambassadors, which prosecutors allege were disguised as lender transactions. The indictment states that Dude and Alyssa each received a payment of Rp 750 million.