LPDP Summons Husband of Scholarship Alumni Who Boasted About Child's British Citizenship
The Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) has announced it will summon AP, the husband of Dwi Sasetyaningtyas (DS), an influencer and LPDP alumna. DS came under public scrutiny after uploading a video expressing her joy at obtaining a British passport for her child. The video went viral on social media.
In an official statement, LPDP said AP, who is also a scholarship recipient alumnus, is suspected of not having completed his mandatory service period in Indonesia after finishing his studies.
"LPDP is currently conducting an internal review regarding the allegation. LPDP will summon AP to request clarification," the agency wrote via its official X account on Friday, 20 February 2026.
Under the applicable regulations, all LPDP awardees and alumni are required to serve a contribution period in Indonesia lasting twice the duration of their studies plus one year. If this obligation has not been fulfilled, LPDP stated it may impose sanctions up to and including full repayment of the scholarship funds.
Regarding DS herself, LPDP confirmed that she had completed her master's degree, graduating on 31 August 2017, and had fulfilled her service obligation in accordance with the regulations. Consequently, LPDP said it no longer has any legal ties with DS.
Nevertheless, LPDP expressed regret over the controversy arising from DS's social media post. The agency stated that her actions did not reflect the values of integrity, ethics and professionalism instilled in scholarship recipients.
LPDP also indicated it would maintain communication with DS to urge her to exercise greater prudence in using social media and to be mindful of public sensitivities.
The case emerged after DS's post about her child's citizenship status ignited public debate. Her commitment as an alumna of a state-funded scholarship programme was called into question.
DS was also criticised by netizens for making remarks deemed insensitive towards Indonesian society. "I know the world seems unfair. But let me be the only Indonesian citizen — not my children. Let's ensure the children have strong foreign passports," she said in the circulated video.
Although DS has since deleted the video, the public continues to discuss it and express disapproval of her remarks. Netizens argued that DS should not have denigrated or disparaged her own country.
Shortly after the video went viral, DS published a written apology on her personal Instagram account. In a thread, she apologised for her statement. "I extend an open apology to all members of the public who felt hurt, offended or uncomfortable as a result of my remarks," she wrote.
DS explained that her statement was born entirely from personal disappointment, weariness and frustration as an Indonesian citizen. "I recognise that such disappointment should not have been expressed in a manner that could potentially wound the feelings of many people, particularly in relation to our shared national identity," she said.
In an official statement, LPDP said AP, who is also a scholarship recipient alumnus, is suspected of not having completed his mandatory service period in Indonesia after finishing his studies.
"LPDP is currently conducting an internal review regarding the allegation. LPDP will summon AP to request clarification," the agency wrote via its official X account on Friday, 20 February 2026.
Under the applicable regulations, all LPDP awardees and alumni are required to serve a contribution period in Indonesia lasting twice the duration of their studies plus one year. If this obligation has not been fulfilled, LPDP stated it may impose sanctions up to and including full repayment of the scholarship funds.
Regarding DS herself, LPDP confirmed that she had completed her master's degree, graduating on 31 August 2017, and had fulfilled her service obligation in accordance with the regulations. Consequently, LPDP said it no longer has any legal ties with DS.
Nevertheless, LPDP expressed regret over the controversy arising from DS's social media post. The agency stated that her actions did not reflect the values of integrity, ethics and professionalism instilled in scholarship recipients.
LPDP also indicated it would maintain communication with DS to urge her to exercise greater prudence in using social media and to be mindful of public sensitivities.
The case emerged after DS's post about her child's citizenship status ignited public debate. Her commitment as an alumna of a state-funded scholarship programme was called into question.
DS was also criticised by netizens for making remarks deemed insensitive towards Indonesian society. "I know the world seems unfair. But let me be the only Indonesian citizen — not my children. Let's ensure the children have strong foreign passports," she said in the circulated video.
Although DS has since deleted the video, the public continues to discuss it and express disapproval of her remarks. Netizens argued that DS should not have denigrated or disparaged her own country.
Shortly after the video went viral, DS published a written apology on her personal Instagram account. In a thread, she apologised for her statement. "I extend an open apology to all members of the public who felt hurt, offended or uncomfortable as a result of my remarks," she wrote.
DS explained that her statement was born entirely from personal disappointment, weariness and frustration as an Indonesian citizen. "I recognise that such disappointment should not have been expressed in a manner that could potentially wound the feelings of many people, particularly in relation to our shared national identity," she said.