I am the victim in a $10 million diamond fraud dispute

Jakarta. Singer Reza Artamevia denied charges of fraud and money laundering in a diamond case worth Rp 18.5 billion ($1.16 million) and instead claimed to be the victim of a fraud worth Rp 150 billion.

The diva reported a party identified as IM to the police on November 6, accusing them of not paying the agreed amount for a diamond transaction. IM in turn filed a counter report with the Jakarta Metro Police on Friday, charging Reza with fraud and money laundering in the same case.

“I am here to clarify reports accusing me of fraud. The diamonds worth Rp 150 billion were transferred to them (IM) and authenticated together. Later, IM returned part of it, worth Rp 18.5 billion,” Reza told reporters at the National Police Criminal Investigation Department in South Jakarta on Saturday.

Reza explained that she had waited for IM to meet the agreed financial obligations, but claimed that IM had not paid the remaining amount by August 2024. Instead, IM allegedly accused her of supplying fake diamonds.

“We have been waiting since August 22, but they have not fulfilled their obligations. Of the Rp 150 billion, they only returned Rp 18.5 billion,” she said.

The singer, who is also the mother of actress Aaliyah Massaid, reiterated her innocence and said she provided evidence, including a notarized agreement, to authorities. “In this case, I am the victim, not the perpetrator,” Reza said.

She urged the public to reserve judgment and hoped for a quick resolution. “I ask for everyone’s prayers so that this can be resolved amicably. You can judge for yourselves who has been wronged and who has been misled. We just want this to end quickly,” she added.

The case is currently being investigated by the police.

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