Uncovered: WO Marwah's Shifting Locations as Owners Become Suspects

A fraud case involving the owners of Wedding Organiser (WO) Marwah in East Jakarta has been uncovered. Police have named the couple as suspects.

The case began with victim reports of unfulfilled services prior to their wedding dates. As the investigation progressed, authorities discovered the business had repeatedly relocated and the owners attempted to flee.

The case gained attention after a couple, Aldi, 32, and Feny, 32, reported alleged fraud. They claimed to have suffered losses of Rp 85.5 million after hiring WO Marwah for their wedding.

Feny said she discovered the organiser through Instagram promotions. After being attracted by the offered package, she made staged payments until full settlement in early April 2026. Prior to this, the couple had attended food tastings, viewed decor samples, and conducted bridal fitting at the WO’s office.

However, irregularities emerged as the event date approached. ‘The technical meeting lasted only about 10 minutes and was extremely vague. When I asked about the rundown, venue entry flow, guest seating arrangements, they said all would be communicated one day before the event (H-1),’ Feny explained.

Suspicion intensified as the wedding date neared when the Bekasi Islamic Centre contacted them around H-10. It was revealed that the venue payment had not been settled by the WO. ‘The Islamic Centre said there was still a shortfall of approximately Rp 17.5 million. It turned out the WO had only paid a deposit of around Rp 6 million,’ Feny stated.

Aldi and Feny repeatedly tried contacting the WO but received no clear response. When they visited the WO’s office in Jakarta Garden City (JGC) on H-1, they found the premises empty. ‘When we arrived, the gallery was vacant. Locals said they had moved to Rorotan,’ Aldi said.

Following the empty JGC office, Aldi and Feny searched for the WO’s warehouse in Rorotan. There, they encountered the WO’s management providing explanations about venue payments. The WO even signed a notarised statement regarding their responsibility for the event. However, the owners then left the location citing personal matters. Meanwhile, police investigations confirmed the WO’s office was no longer operational. Authorities stated the owners were suspected to have fled. ‘Based on the investigation and findings, the suspects are no longer at their office,’ said Kompol Andaru Rahutomo, Subhead of Public Relations for Jakarta Metropolitan Police, on Tuesday (26/5/2026). ‘Our findings show the WO office is now closed and the suspects are absent from their residences,’ he added.

Investigations eventually led to the owners of WO Marwah, identified as RM and ER. They were apprehended by the East Jakarta Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit. After their arrest, RM and ER were brought face-to-face with victims. East Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Alfian Nurrizal stated this was done for transparency. ‘Everyone wants to know. If they’re not brought together, people might think the police aren’t helping with assets, guarantees, accountability, refunds, and so on. I’ve explained this directly. This is our transparency,’ Kombes Alfian said in a post on Sunday (31/5/2026). During the meeting, victims demanded the owners take responsibility for their losses.

Police revealed the number of alleged fraud victims of WO Marwah far exceeded the initial report by Aldi and Feny. Preliminary records indicate 58 couples are suspected victims. ‘Of these, two couples have already held their weddings but did not receive promised facilities, while the other 56 have yet to conduct their planned ceremonies,’ said East Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Alfian Nurrizal on Saturday (30/5/2026). Police recorded total reported losses of approximately Rp 2.658 billion, which may increase. Investigators are still accepting reports from other potential victims.

In the latest development, RM and ER have been formally named suspects by East Jakarta Metro Police and are being held for investigation. ‘They are now suspects,’ said East Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Alfian Nurrizal when contacted on Sunday (31/5/2026). According to police, they face charges under Article 492 of the Criminal Code (fraud) and Article 486 (embezzlement). Investigators continue to probe the case, including potential increases in victim numbers and losses.