Reported for Allegedly Embezzling Rp 1.16 Billion in Rental Cars, Bandar Lampung Council Member Yunika Denies Accusations

LAMPUNG, KOMPAS.com - Bandar Lampung City Council member from Gerindra Party, Yunika Indahayati, has been reported to Lampung Regional Police (Polda Lampung) over allegations of embezzling rental cars, with claimed losses totaling Rp 1.16 billion.

The report was filed by MD, a resident of Tanjung Senang, Bandar Lampung, through police report number LP/B/593/VIII/2026/SPKT/POLDA LAMPUNG, dated August 7, 2026.

The alleged embezzlement began when Yunika rented a black Mitsubishi Pajero on December 18, 2025, around 9:00 p.m. WIB for a one-month period.

Following that, the rental transactions reportedly continued in stages. Vehicles mentioned in the report include a Toyota Avanza, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Innova Zenix, two Toyota Innova Reborn units, and a Toyota Veloz.

Three vehicles reportedly not returned

In subsequent developments, some vehicles have reportedly been recovered and taken back by the reporter.

However, according to the report, three vehicles are still alleged to be unreturned: the Toyota Innova Zenix, Toyota Avanza, and Toyota Innova Reborn.

The reporter also mentioned outstanding rental payments. The total claimed losses amount to Rp 1,163,600,000.

Police: Case escalated to investigation stage

Deputy Director of General Criminal Investigation Unit at Polda Lampung, AKBP Ujang Supriyanto, confirmed the existence of the report.

"It’s true, we have received the report, and two vehicles have been secured," Ujang said.

He explained the case has progressed from preliminary inquiry phase to formal investigation.

Investigators are still gathering evidence before deciding on further legal action.

"The case status has advanced from investigation to inquiry. Once sufficient evidence is gathered, we will proceed to name suspects," he added.

Ujang said the two secured cars are the Toyota Innova Zenix and Toyota Avanza.

Meanwhile, investigators continue to delve into the case, including the whereabouts of other vehicles reportedly still unreturned.

Yunika denies embezzlement allegations

Responding to the allegations, Yunika denied any embezzlement.