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Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu Custody Dispute Escalates Amid Public Exposure
A hearing on the child‑custody case between former spouses Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu was held at the South Jakarta District Court on 6 August 2026. Their lawyer, Chris Sam Siwu, said that all parties – Sarwendah, Ruben, and their representatives – have “lost” because the private family matters have become public, warning that the exposure could harm the children’s psychological well‑being.
Sarwendah later posted on Instagram Stories to clarify that her children were being bullied on social‑media accounts, not at school, and announced she will no longer comment on the case outside the courtroom. Former friend Aditya Gumay denied circulating rumors of Ruben’s alleged infidelity, stating there is no evidence, and dismissed reports of a mattress purchase for an apartment as unnecessary.
The dispute stems from the couple’s 2024 divorce and the ensuing custody battle, which has drawn extensive media attention in Indonesia.
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sarwendah clarified that her children were bullied on social‑media platforms, not at school. www.inews.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aditya Gumay denied rumors of Ruben Onsu’s infidelity, saying there is no evidence. www.viva.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lawyer Chris Sam Siwu said all parties have lost because the private matters became public. www.kapanlagi.com · www.liputan6.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A hearing on the child custody case between Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu was held at South Jakarta District Court on 6 August 2026. www.kapanlagi.com · www.liputan6.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aditya Gumay criticized rumors about a mattress purchase for an apartment, saying a hotel or villa would suffice. www.viva.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] The custody lawsuit between Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu originated after their divorce in 2024. www.kapanlagi.com · www.liputan6.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Public exposure of the Sarwendah‑Ruben Onsu dispute is considered detrimental to the children’s psychological health. www.kapanlagi.com · www.liputan6.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sarwendah announced she will not make statements outside the courtroom. www.kapanlagi.com · www.liputan6.com