The Indonesian singer stated that he is not remaining passive and has engaged in intensive discussions with his legal counsel to review the judicial outcome and determine the next steps. Legal Review and Discussions With Counsel The inheritance dispute encompasses multiple valuable assets left behind by the late Lina Jubaedah, ranging from properties to business … Read more
Amanda Manopo Files Audit Evidence in Internal Management Dispute Indonesian actress Amanda Manopo visited the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) to submit documentation regarding alleged criminal activity within her management team. Accompanied by her attorney, Sandy Arifin, the Ikatan Cinta star presented internal audit results detailing financial records from the past … Read more
The civil lawsuit filed by former domestic worker Nur Rohmah against Erin Taulany remains active at the South Jakarta District Court as of July 2026. Nur Rohmah is seeking Rp 1 billion in damages, alleging psychological trauma and distress caused by verbal abuse during her employment. While Erin Taulany did not appear at the July … Read more
Legal representatives for Sarwendah have officially denied allegations of child exploitation, stating that claims of using children for commercial gain or social media content are baseless. According to attorney Chris Sam Siwu, these accusations do not align with the facts of the family’s daily activities, as confirmed during a statement at the South Jakarta District … Read more
Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu Set to Meet in Attempt to Resolve Child Custody Dispute Legal representatives for Sarwendah have extended an invitation to Ruben Onsu for a meeting on 11 July 2026 to address ongoing conflicts over child custody and visitation rights, according to Chris Sam Siwu, Sarwendah’s attorney. The proposed dialogue aims to reduce … Read more
The Role of Digital Evidence in Modern Custody Disputes Child custody battles are increasingly hinging on digital evidence, as seen in the ongoing legal struggle between Indonesian celebrities Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu. According to a 2021 Pew Research Center study, 78% of family law attorneys reported an uptick in text messages, emails, and social media … Read more
Co-Parenting in High-Profile Divorces: How Celebrity Custody Battles Are Reshaping Family Law and Public Perception Sarwendah, through her legal representative Chris Sam Siwu, has denied allegations that she obstructed her ex-husband Ruben Onsu’s access to their daughters, Thalia and Thania Putri Onsu. According to a statement from Siwu at the Indonesian Commission on Women’s Rights … Read more
Presenter Ruben Onsu has directed his legal team to file for sole child custody amid his ongoing divorce proceedings with Sarwendah. According to his attorney, Minola Sebayang, the move follows public allegations of verbal abuse and manipulation made by the couple’s eldest son, Betrand Peto, on social media. The legal action aims to protect the … Read more
How Celebrity Friendship Dynamics Are Evolving in the Age of Social Media Scrutiny Celebrity friendships under public scrutiny are reshaping how public figures navigate privacy, mental health, and crisis communication—with Sarwendah’s recent media storm serving as a case study in how close relationships adapt when fame collides with controversy. According to Felly, Sarwendah’s longtime friend … Read more
Indonesia’s music creators are protesting a 2025 LMKN policy that shifted royalty collection powers from the Lembaga Manajemen Kolektif (LMK)—the body mandated by Law No. 28/2014—to the Lembaga Manajemen Kolektif Nasional (LMKN). The move has left hundreds of songwriters and musicians without royalties, with groups like Garputala and AKSI warning of an industry collapse if … Read more