Socialite Richard Muljadi Arrested as Fugitive in Rp 7 Billion Fraud Case

Richard Muljadi, a prominent businessman and socialite, has been apprehended by the Attorney General's Office Intelligence Task Force at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang. Muljadi, 38, was detained on Saturday, June 20, 2026, shortly after arriving from Singapore. His arrest stems from his status as a fugitive in a coal business fraud case, which has reportedly defrauded victims of approximately Rp 7 billion.

According to the Head of the Attorney General's Office's Legal Information Center, Anang Supriatna, Muljadi was cooperative during his arrest, ensuring a smooth process. The case was initially transferred to the court by the South Kalimantan High Prosecutor's Office, but Muljadi's failure to attend trial proceedings led to his designation as a wanted person.

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When secured, the defendant was cooperative, so the security process went smoothly.

Muljadi is no stranger to public attention, known for his lavish lifestyle showcased on social media. He is the grandson of renowned lawyer and businesswoman Kartini Muljadi, who was once recognized by Forbes for her pharmaceutical business. Richard himself studied economics and marketing at Monash University before returning to Indonesia, where he worked as a fund manager and co-founded a technology company, PT Dua Teknologi Global (Duatech).

This is not Muljadi's first encounter with legal issues. In 2018, he was arrested for cocaine possession and received a 1.5-year prison sentence with rehabilitation. More recently, he faced public criticism in 2020 after a video surfaced showing him exercising in Bali with police patrol cars escorting him, an incident that resulted in sanctions against the involved officers for procedural violations. He now faces charges of fraud and embezzlement, potentially leading to up to eight years in prison.

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There is no safe hiding place for fugitives.