DWP Management Speaks Out Following Bareskrim Investigation into Whip Pink Promotion at 2023 Event

Jakarta, VIVA – The management of the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) has finally spoken out after undergoing questioning by the Narcotics Crime Directorate of the Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri) regarding the alleged promotion of nitrous oxide (N2O) sales, known as ‘laughing gas’ under the brand Whip Pink, during the 202_ DWP event.

The investigation was conducted as part of an ongoing inquiry by investigators into the distribution and promotion of Whip Pink products, which were previously linked to one of Indonesia’s largest music festivals.

David Ferdian, Director of Ismaya Live, confirmed that the questioning process proceeded smoothly and that the party attended to provide clarification to the investigators.

“The examination went smoothly; everything was fine. It was only brief, not long. We provided clarification today to support our colleagues in the investigators at the National Police Headquarters,” David told reporters on Monday (8/6/2026).

Denying any cooperation with Whip Pink

In his statement, David emphasised that neither DWP nor the event organisers have any form of partnership or cooperation with Whip Pink. According to him, the promotions linking the product to DWP were not part of the organisers’ official activities.

“We are clarifying that this is not related to DWP, because we are not affiliated with, nor do we have any sponsorship or cooperation with Whip Pink,” said David.

This clarification was issued to correct information circulating regarding the promotion of laughing gas products that had utilised the name or momentum of the 2023 DWP event.

Claims that DWP’s name was used without permission

David also stated that the Whip Pink promotions circulating at that time were carried out without the consent or involvement of the DWP organisers. He noted that DWP’s official accounts and official promotional materials never uploaded or promoted the product.

“No, not at all,” David replied when asked if DWP’s official accounts had ever posted promotions related to Whip Pink. He maintained that the promotion merely misappropriated the name and activities of DWP.

“Yes, they only misappropriated DWP’s activities,” he continued.

As a form of objection to the unauthorised use of the event’s name, the DWP organisers admitted to having taken steps by sending a formal warning letter to the parties promoting Whip Pink.