Dewi Suryantini Denies Owning Luxury Home Amid Aid Claims in Bali

Dewi Suryantini, the widow of KD who died after being accused of stealing chickens in Bali, addressed public speculation that she lives in a luxury house with granite floors. She said the house was previously occupied by a relative and that she herself lives as a laborer, weaving and doing odd jobs. Dewi received a Rp50 million assistance package after meeting West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, and her family has been the focus of various charitable donations. The village head confirmed that Dewi’s family is classified as low‑income (desil 2) and is eligible for the BPNT (non‑cash food assistance) program, contradicting the rumors of wealth.