Ruben Onsu named suspect in Rp3.5 billion investment fraud case

Indonesian presenter Ruben Onsu has been named a suspect in a fraud and embezzlement investigation involving a failed healthy food business investment. The case, handled by the South Jakarta Metro Police, involves a complainant identified as DM, who is reportedly a doctor.

According to the complainant's lawyer, Ahmad Ramzy, the victim invested approximately Rp3.5 billion in the business. The legal dispute escalated after promised profits failed to materialize. Furthermore, the lawyer alleged that Onsu provided several empty checks totaling roughly Rp4.5 billion, including specific amounts of Rp350 million and Rp3.85 billion, which could not be cashed due to insufficient funds.

Onsu's legal team has undergone changes during the investigation, and while lawyers for both sides have met, no concrete resolution has been reached. Onsu requested a postponement of his scheduled examination on August 28, 2026, to prepare necessary documents. The police have rescheduled his questioning for September 4, 2026. Authorities stated that while Onsu is a suspect, he has not been detained as the investigation continues.