Actor Dude Harlino Returns Rp 5.25 Billion in Fees to Police in Dana Syariah Indonesia Case
Actor Dude Harlino has handed over Rp 5.25 billion to investigators at the Directorate of Special Economic Crimes (Dittipideksus) of the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim Polri). The money represents fees received by Dude and his wife, Alyssa Soebandono, during their tenure as brand ambassadors for PT Dana Syariah Indonesia (DSI).
“The handover of money from Dude Harlino, the amount is equivalent to the fees for Dude and his wife’s services as brand ambassadors for DSI. That is Rp 5.25 billion,” said Dude’s lawyer, Haris Azhar, at Bareskrim Polri, South Jakarta, on Thursday (23/7/2026).
Dude admitted that he had been discussing the plan to return the money for some time. He described the move as an expression of empathy for the victims of the alleged embezzlement by the bosses of Dana Syariah Indonesia. “For me personally, this is part of, what do you call it, empathy for the victims, and I hope this process runs well, in accordance with applicable regulations. That’s all,” said Dude.
Dude stated that he is complying with legal procedures and considers this a learning experience. “For me personally, this is part of the consequences of the job that I have to go through, and I must comply with whatever rules have been set. That’s all,” he said.
Head of the Investigation Team for the PT DSI case, Brigadier General Susatyo Purnomo Condro, confirmed the return of the money from Dude. He stated that the funds are now seized as part of asset tracing. “That is correct. It is part of the asset tracing for the case,” Susatyo said.
Susatyo explained that the money was an accumulation of fees received by Dude, who had been a brand ambassador for Dana Syariah Indonesia for several years. “Yes, based on the results of our examination, DH received a sum of money as a brand ambassador. Yes, that is the amount handed over,” Susatyo added.
Dude Harlino and Alyssa Soebandono’s names previously appeared in the indictment of three defendants in the PT Dana Syariah Indonesia embezzlement case. The indictment document stated that the couple each received payments of Rp 750 million to serve as brand ambassadors. “The individuals concerned are witnesses in the case, related to their role as brand ambassadors for PT DSI,” said the Head of Intelligence at the Depok District Attorney’s Office, Barkah Dwi Hatmoko.
The three defendants in the case are President Director of Dana Syariah Indonesia Taufiq Aljufri, former Director of PT Dana Syariah Indonesia Mery Yuniarni, and Commissioner Arie Rizal Lesmana. The indictment, read at the Depok District Court, stated that digital marketing, promotion, and brand ambassador expenses were channelled through an affiliated company. Prosecutors noted that payments to the brand ambassadors were made to appear as if they were lenders.