Ruben Onsu Accused of Issuing $250K Bad Check

Investment Dispute Details at Polres Metro Jakarta Selatan

According to attorney Ahmad Ramzy, the legal proceedings began when a beauty doctor identified by the initials DM filed a formal complaint at the Polres Metro Jakarta Selatan on August 22, 2025. The police report serves as an ultimate remedy after informal negotiations failed to yield results. Court documents show the initial investment dispute centers on a healthy food business venture proposed by Ruben Onsu to the victim.

Data provided by Ramzy indicates that the complainant transferred a total of Rp 3,5 miliar across multiple installments on February 6 and 7, 2025. Ruben Onsu allegedly promised a return of 10 percent on the capital. However, legal counsel states that neither the promised profits nor the actual business operations ever materialized, prompting the fraud investigation.

Uncashed Bank Checks Totaling Over Rp 4 Miliar

During attempts to settle the financial dispute outside of court, Ruben Onsu provided several bank checks to the complainant. According to statements made by Ramzy during a press briefing in Jakarta Selatan on Thursday, August 27, 2026, those financial instruments could not be processed because the accounts lacked sufficient funds.

Ramzy detailed the breakdown of the uncashed financial instruments during his interview. According to Kompas.com, the checks included specific values of Rp 350 (juta), another Rp 350, and a third worth Rp 3,850 (miliar), bringing the total value of the blank drafts to over Rp 4 miliar. Separate reporting by iNews.id notes that total sums associated with the checks reached up to Rp4,5 miliar.

Despite the higher figures listed on the rejected drafts, the legal team maintains that the primary focus remains on the initial verified loss of Rp 3,5 miliar. Ramzy confirmed that no funds—including a rumored partial repayment of Rp 100 juta—have been returned to the victim as of late August 2026.

Legal Status and Next Steps for Ruben Onsu

Investigators have officially designated Ruben Onsu as a suspect in the alleged investment fraud case. The legal classification shifts the proceeding from a civil disagreement into a formal criminal investigation handled by South Jakarta law enforcement authorities.

As the investigation progresses through the South Jakarta police department, investigators continue to review financial records and examine the circumstances surrounding the unpayable checks.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the police report filed against Ruben Onsu?

According to Ahmad Ramzy, the formal police report was lodged at the Polres Metro Jakarta Selatan on August 22, 2025.

What was the original investment amount in dispute?

Legal representatives state that the complainant invested an initial amount of Rp 3,5 miliar in February 2025 for a proposed healthy food business.

How much were the uncashed checks worth?

According to legal counsel, the unpayable checks totaled between Rp 4 miliar and Rp4,5 miliar, spread across multiple documents including instruments valued at Rp 350 (juta), Rp 350, and Rp 3,850 (miliar).