Peaceful Resolution of Bibi Kelinci Restaurant Dispute Between Nabilah O'Brien and Zendhy Kusuma
A case of mutual police reports between Nabilah O’Brien, owner of Bibi Kelinci restaurant in Kemang, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, and a married couple Zendhy Kusuma and Evi Santi Rahayu has been resolved peacefully, with both parties withdrawing their police reports.
Nabilah had reported Zendhy and Evi for allegedly absconding with 14 food and beverage orders from the restaurant in the Kemang area. She filed the report after her formal demand letter went unanswered. The alleged theft occurred on 19 September 2025 and was captured on CCTV footage that subsequently went viral on social media.
The incident began when the couple visited Nabilah’s restaurant and ordered 11 dishes and three beverages totalling Rp530,150. After complaining that their order was taking too long, the couple went into the kitchen themselves to collect their food and left the restaurant without paying.
Subsequently, Nabilah faced a countercharge from the couple, who reported her to the Cybercrime Unit at the National Police headquarters regarding her posting of CCTV video footage. This unexpected turn of events led to Nabilah becoming a suspect in the very case she had reported, prompting her to appeal for justice through social media and requests to Commission III of the House of Representatives.
Commission III had planned to hold a public hearing on the case on Monday 9 March 2026 to oversee the law enforcement authorities’ handling of the matter.
The police explained that two separate cases had been registered at different police offices. In the first case, the couple was designated as suspects for alleged theft under Article 363 of the Criminal Code. In the second case, Nabilah faced accusations related to the dissemination of CCTV footage. Hearings for both parties were scheduled for 9 March 2026, though the defendants’ legal representative requested a postponement.
However, mediation between the parties resulted in a peaceful settlement. Police spokesperson Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko confirmed that all parties—the couple and Nabilah with their respective legal representatives—attended a reconciliation meeting on 8 March 2026. Under the peace agreement, both parties withdrew their police reports and agreed to remove all related content from social media.
The suspect status held by both the couple and Nabilah was deemed to have lapsed following the successful mediation process. The settlement was formalised through a mediation report signed by all parties, restoring a sense of justice to both sides.