End of Ayu Puspita Wedding Organizer Case: 1.5-Year Prison Sentence

The fraudulent case involving the wedding organiser (WO) Ayu Puspumita, which first emerged in 2025, has reached its conclusion with Ayu Puspita being sentenced to 1.5 years in prison. The case was investigated by the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) in late 2025, following at least 207 complaints regarding the wedding organiser’s services.

As the investigation progressed, the number of complainants grew. By January 2026, there were 277 reported victims, with total losses estimated at around Rp 18.4 billion. The legal proceedings involved Ayu Puspita and another defendant, Dimas Haryo Puspo.

According to records from the North Jakarta District Court (PN Jakarta Utara), the judges found Ayu Puspita guilty of participating in embezzlement and sentenced her to 18 months in prison. The second defendant, Dimas Haryo Puspo, received a one-year prison sentence. Both defendants remain in custody.

Prosecutors stated that the defendants conducted their fraudulent business through the Instagram account @byayupuspita, using aggressive promotions to attract customers. To secure upfront payments, they offered significant discounts and additional price reductions for bookings made during exhibitions, provided a minimum down payment of Rp 10 million was made. In one instance, a couple was enticed by a package reduced from Rp 107 million to Rp 87.7 million, along with promises of a honeymoon in Bali and even a luxury Alphard wedding car if the balance was paid in full.

However, the defendants were unable to cover the costs of previous events. This led to significant losses for clients, such as a couple who lost Rp 50 million when their wedding lacked essential services like catering and photography, causing significant embarrassment to their families. Prosecutors revealed that Ayu Puspita misappropriated client funds for personal expenses, including trips to Europe, renting luxury vehicles, and paying for family medical treatments.