Adly Fairuz Sued for Alleged Fraud in Indonesian Police Academy Admissions
A civil lawsuit seeking nearly IDR 5 billion (approximately $320,000 USD) is ongoing against Indonesian artist Adly Fairuz, stemming from allegations of fraud related to securing admission to the Police Academy (Akpol).The case, currently before the South Jakarta District Court, centers around a financial agreement that reportedly soured after promises of enrollment were not fulfilled.
the legal action was initiated by Farly Lumopa, who alleges he was drawn into an agreement involving multiple parties and notarized documentation. According to Lumopa, the core of the dispute lies not in criminal activity, but in the breach of a legally binding contract. “In fact, in civil cases it is different,” Lumopa explained.”After making an agreement in front of a notary, all the names were involved in making it.”
The situation began with a promise to facilitate a meeting with a high-ranking official, identified as General ahmad. Though,Lumopa was surprised to find himself rather meeting with Adly Fairuz. “I wanted to meet General Ahmad, how come he met AF (Adly Fairuz) instead? I was shocked,” he stated. Lumopa maintains he was not involved in the actual application process, only present during a monetary exchange at the request of those involved, acting solely as a witness.
Lumopa opted for a civil suit, believing all parties involved bear legal responsibility under the terms of the agreement. He asserts that the agreement stipulated monthly payments totaling IDR 500 million until September, reaching a total of IDR 3.65 billion, with a final payment due on the 15th of the month. This directly contradicts claims made by the defendant’s legal counsel, who allege a larger sum has already been returned – increasing from IDR 300 million to IDR 500 million.
“In the agreement there is not 300.What is there is Rp. 500 million every month until September,” Lumopa clarified. He further emphasized that the focus of a civil case is on quantifying damages, regardless of any purported repayments.
Lumopa also highlighted a discrepancy regarding his own agreed-upon compensation.He stated his administrative fee was to be 15 percent of the IDR 3.65 billion,roughly IDR 580 million,a figure significantly higher than the IDR 5 million he claims to have received. “So if I was only given IDR 5 million, it would still be far away,” he concluded.
The lawsuit alleges Fairuz promised admission to the Police Academy for a fee of up to IDR 3.65 billion, a promise that ultimately failed to materialize.Despite a notarized agreement for a refund, Lumopa contends the terms of that agreement have not been honored. The case underscores the complexities of financial agreements in Indonesia and the legal recourse available when those agreements are allegedly violated.
Why: Farly Lumopa is suing Adly Fairuz over a failed agreement to secure admission to the Indonesian Police Academy.
Who: Farly Lumopa (plaintiff) is suing Adly Fairuz (defendant). General Ahmad was initially expected to be involved, but Lumopa met Fairuz instead.
What: Lumopa alleges fairuz promised Police Academy admission in exchange for IDR 3.65 billion,which was not delivered. He seeks compensation for the unfulfilled promise and discrepancies in his own agreed-upon fee.
How did it end?: The case is ongoing in the South Jakarta District court. As of this report, no resolution has been reached. Lumopa is pursuing a civil suit to recover the funds and enforce the terms of the notarized agreement, despite claims from Fairuz’s counsel that partial repayments have been made.
