Dude Harlino Insists He Does Not Interfere in PT DSI's Internal Affairs: Only a Brand Ambassador

Actor Dude Harlino has emphasised that he has no involvement in the internal management of PT Dana Syariah Indonesia (DSI). Harlino stated that his dealings with PT DSI are solely limited to his work as a brand ambassador (BA). This was conveyed after Harlino and his wife, Alyssa Soebandono, were questioned regarding the alleged fraud and embezzlement case at PT DSI by the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) on Thursday (2/4). Harlino and Alyssa’s lawyer, Muhammad Al Ayubi Harahap, revealed that the examination primarily explored the roles and duties of his clients as brand ambassadors for the company. “The questions were about their job descriptions at PT DSI as brand ambassadors. What kind of work they do, and that has been explained that their work is professional, an employment relationship, and the work is also proportionate,” said Ayubi to reporters at Bareskrim Polri, South Jakarta, on Thursday (2/4/2026). Ayubi explained that Harlino’s collaboration with PT DSI is bound by an official contract. That contract is renewed every year. “Mas Dude is a brand ambassador for PT DSI, and there is clearly a contract for it. The contract is annual and extended. Beyond that, there is no other involvement,” he clarified. He added that his clients were unaware of the company’s internal activities. Therefore, he said, questions from investigators touching on internal management aspects were answered by his clients with the affirmation that they are external parties to the company. “Because we are not internal to PT DSI, we are purely external parties whose services are hired by PT DSI, and there are agreements that have been set out in the contract and there has been implementation of that contract,” he revealed. In line with that, Harlino also assured that he has no connection to PT DSI’s internal management. He emphasised that his relationship with PT DSI is limited to work. “So it’s professional, only as a brand ambassador. That’s basically all it was about,” said Harlino. Harlino declined to disclose details about the value of the collaboration. He stated that the amount had been directly conveyed to the investigators and was in line with the work performed. “The nominal value of the collaboration has already been conveyed to the Bareskrim side,” Harlino added. Harlino also mentioned that before signing the contract, he had ensured the company’s legal aspects, including oversight by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the presence of a Sharia Supervisory Board. “We always prioritise caution. From the beginning, legal aspects have been our foundation,” he said. Harlino admitted that he only understood the alleged problems at PT DSI after following developments through the Hearing Meeting of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) involving Bareskrim, PPATK, OJK, and lender representatives in January. Nevertheless, he emphasised that he will continue to support the ongoing law enforcement process. “That’s where the scheme was explained. That’s when I realised, ‘Oh, so that’s how it is’,” said Harlino. “We are here to provide support as witnesses, hopefully it can help. Hopefully this case can be resolved well,” he added. As is known, Bareskrim Polri has named four individuals as suspects in this case. They are: 1. President Director of PT DSI, Taufiq Aljufri; 2. Former Director of PT DSI, Mery Yuniarni; 3. Commissioner of PT DSI, Arie Rizal Lesmana; 4. Former Director of PT DSI for the 2018-2024 period as well as Founder of PT DSI, AS. Ade Safri explained that the fraud was carried out by PT DSI by creating fictitious projects. The fictitious projects were created by PT DSI using existing investment recipient data (Borrower) which was copied as if they had new projects. It is stated that at least there are 15,000 lenders who became victims in the alleged criminal act with a total loss value of Rp 2.4 trillion during the 2018-2025 period. Bareskrim Polri has blocked 63 accounts belonging to PT DSI and its affiliates. Then, it seized money amounting to Rp 4 billion from a total of 41 bank accounts as well as other related evidence. Due to their actions, the three suspects are charged with Article 488 and/or Article 486 and/or Article 492 of the Criminal Code and/or Article 45A Paragraph (1) Jo Article 28 Paragraph (1) of the ITE Law and/or Article 299 of the Law on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector, and Article 607 paragraph (1) letters a, b, and c of the Criminal Code.