West Java Deputy Governor Implicated in Alleged Rp3 Billion Fraud and Embezzlement Case

The handling of a case involving alleged fraud and embezzlement of funds worth Rp3 billion has entered a new phase, with the name of the Deputy Governor of West Java, Erwan Setiawan, being dragged into the ongoing investigation by the West Java Police. The case, reported since December 22, 2025, also implicates his son, Daffa Al Ghifari, along with Sherly Ingga Setiawati and Indra Kardiansah, who are also listed in the police report. The report was filed by Andri Somantri (30), Director of PT ADS from Karawang. His lawyer, Alek Safri Winando, stated that the case originated in March 2025 when his client was introduced to Erwan Setiawan and his family by Sherly Ingga Setiawati during an event at the official residence of the Deputy Governor of West Java. "Our client was invited to attend a series of events for the inauguration of the Deputy Governor of West Java, then introduced to Mr. Erwan Setiawan and his son at the official residence," said Alek. According to Alek, after the meeting, his client was repeatedly asked to provide bailout funds that were allegedly intended for various needs within the Deputy Governor's official residence. The reporting party claims to have provided evidence in the form of electronic conversations, transaction documents, and transfer records to the investigators. "We have evidence that the money transferred by our client was received and enjoyed by 'Mr' and his family," said Alek. Based on the data possessed by the reporter, there were 26 transactions with a total value of Rp3,036,500,000. The funds were reportedly transferred to accounts in the names of Sherly Ingga Setiawati and Daffa Al Ghifari, with the agreement that they would be returned. However, until the report was made, Andri admitted that he had not received the refund. "Until now, our client has not received a refund of Rp3 billion that has been disbursed," said Alek. Source: VOI English