Bandar Lampung Council Member Denies Rp 1.1 Billion Rental Car Embezzlement Allegation, Police Confirm Case Under Investigation

BANDAR LAMPUNG, KOMPAS.com - Yunika Indahayati, a Bandar Lampung City Council member from the Gerindra Party, spoke out after being reported to the Lampung Regional Police on allegations of embezzling several rental cars with claimed losses reaching Rp 1.16 billion.

Yunika denied the accusations and stated that her relationship with the reporter, identified as MD, has been good all along.

She also claimed that she has yet to undergo an official Investigation Report (BAP) or any clarifications from the police regarding the report.

"Essentially, my relationship with Mr. MD is very, very good," Yunika said on Sunday (20/9/2026).

According to Yunika, the relationship between her as the renter and the rental party has even been like that of siblings.

"Our relationship is very good, so I was very surprised by the news, which I think is completely untrue regarding embezzlement. Because the cars were clearly returned," she added.

Denies Rp 1.1 Billion Debt

Yunika also refuted claims of outstanding payments amounting to around Rp 1.1 billion as stated by the reporter.

She said that if there is any unclear calculation, she has invited the reporter to recalculate the outstanding amount.

"But fortunately, Alhamdulillah, it was not responded to by D (MD)," Yunika emphasized.

She asserted that there is no outstanding debt of the amount mentioned by the reporter.

According to Yunika, the delay in returning the cars was only for two days.

"None of that is true, especially if it comes to investigation and inquiry stages; I haven't even been given any clarification by the police," she said.

"Up until now, there has been no BAP, no clarification. Even if there was a summons, I did not receive it," she added.

Reporter Claims Losses of Rp 1.16 Billion

Meanwhile, MD previously reported Yunika to the Lampung Police over allegations of embezzling several rental cars.

The report is registered under number LP/B/593/VIII/2026/SPKT/POLDA LAMPUNG dated August 7, 2026.

"I reported the incident to Lampung Police under case number LP/B/593/VIII/2026/SPKT/POLDA LAMPUNG, dated August 7, 2026," MD said on Friday (18/9/2026).

According to the reporter, the issue began when Yunika rented a black Mitsubishi Pajero on December 18, 2025, around 9:00 PM WIB.

The car was reportedly rented for one month.

MD said the vehicle was not returned, while Yunika subsequently rented several other cars gradually.

On February 3, 2026, Yunika rented a white Toyota Avanza.

Then, on February 10, 2026, she rented a black Toyota Alphard.

The rentals continued with a Toyota Innova Zenix on March 14, 2026, a Toyota Innova Reborn on March 25, 2026, a silver Toyota Veloz on April 29, 2026, and another Toyota Innova Reborn on May 12, 2026.

"Over time, the rental payments began to fall behind, and the units were never returned, accumulating losses reaching Rp 1.16 billion," MD revealed.

Police Confirm Case Entered Investigation

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

According to Ujang, the case is currently being handled by the Lampung Police’s investigation team.

"Yes, we have received the report. The case is now being handled seriously and has moved into the investigation stage under the Lampung Police’s investigation team," Ujang said.

The reporter was previously said to have independently tried to locate and retrieve several vehicles.

However, three cars remain missing.

"There are three vehicles suspected to have been transferred or pawned to other parties," Ujang stated.

The three cars consist of a Toyota Innova Zenix, Toyota Avanza, and Toyota Innova Reborn.

Police Have Secured Two Vehicles

During the case handling, the police have secured two vehicles.

"We have secured two cars: a Toyota Innova Zenix and a Toyota Avanza," Ujang said.

Lampung Police are still completing the evidence and tracking the whereabouts of the remaining vehicles not yet returned.

According to Ujang, the case status has been elevated from preliminary investigation to formal investigation.

"The case status has risen from an initial probe to a formal investigation. Once sufficient evidence is collected, police will determine suspects," he explained.

Until now, the police are continuing to gather evidence before deciding on the legal status of the reported party.

Yunika Is a Bandar Lampung City Council Member

Yunika Indahayati is a member of the Bandar Lampung City Council from the Gerindra Party.

She was elected from Electoral District 5, which encompasses Sukarame, Sukabumi, and Tanjung Senang districts.

In the 2024 Legislative Election, Yunika ran with candidate number 3 and secured 3,488 votes.

Her name came under public scrutiny after the rental car embezzlement report was filed with Lampung Police.

Part of this article first appeared on TribunLampung.co.id under the headline "Response from Bandar Lampung DPRD Member Yunika Following Police Report over Rental Car Case".