Vicky Prasetyo implicated in alleged fraud and money laundering cases
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesian presenter Vicky Prasetyo is facing two separate police reports.
- One report alleges fraud and embezzlement, with the case already under investigation and estimated to have caused Rp500 million in losses.
- A second report, filed in July 2026, also accuses Prasetyo of fraud and/or embezzlement, and is currently under preliminary investigation.
Indonesian television presenter Vicky Prasetyo is entangled in legal troubles, facing allegations in two distinct cases reported to the Metro Jaya Regional Police. The presenter is reportedly being investigated for fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering.
So regarding Mr. VP, there are two reports.
The first report was filed by an individual identified by the initials RAS. This case involves accusations of fraud and embezzlement, and police have elevated it to the investigation stage. Several witnesses have already been questioned as investigators delve deeper into the alleged criminal acts. The financial losses in this case are estimated to be around Rp500 million (approximately $30,000 USD).
And currently, investigators are still processing the case. Witnesses have been examined. This case, the RAS report, has entered the investigation stage.
A second report was lodged in July 2026 by another complainant, identified as TA. This report also centers on allegations of fraud and/or embezzlement. Investigators are currently gathering evidence and examining the elements of the crime to determine the next legal steps. As it stands, one case is in the investigative phase, while the other remains in the preliminary inquiry stage.
For the second report, filed in July 2026, the complainant is Mr. TA. The alleged charges are also the same, concerning alleged fraud and/or embezzlement.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.