Nopek Novian Clarifies Involvement in Rp 25 Billion Gold Investment Scam

A total of 85 investors filed a formal police report at Bareskrim Polri on October 8, 2026, alleging investment fraud and embezzlement tied to gold schemes that left participants facing estimated losses of Rp 25 billion, Kumparan.com reported. The complaint, registered under number LP/B/476/X/2026/SPKT/BARESKRIM POLRI, names seven corporate entities consisting of one parent company and five shell or branch companies, alongside several individual directors and promoters.

Public Figures Drawn Into Police Complaints

Legal representatives for the complainants told Kumparan.com that investors were drawn to the platforms through promotional campaigns featuring prominent public figures and influencers. Attorney Bionda Johan Anggara identified three entertainment personalities whose names surfaced during client intake interviews: Jennifer Coppen, Kirana Larasati, and Nopek Novian.

Nopek Novian Denies Financial Stake

Comedian Arif Novianto, known professionally as Nopek Novian, released an official statement on his personal Instagram account on October 11, 2026, confirming his professional connection to the venture under the brand name Emas Now, hot.detik.com reported. Nopek stated that he signed a brand ambassador contract spanning May 22, 2026, to May 22, 2027, but received only 5 percent of his agreed compensation. He maintained that subsequent payment installments were never fulfilled by company ownership.

The comedian asserted that he never shared in any investment profits and operated strictly as a promotional representative. According to hot.detik.com, Nopek stated that he never met or spoke directly with the owners of Emas Now despite repeated requests from his management team, limiting all communications to a marketing department contact.

Kirana Larasati Terminates Promotional Agreement

Actress Kirana Larasati addressed the controversy surrounding gold investment platform Nellava Bullion through a public social media statement, Janalokajournal.id reported. Kirana confirmed that she formally terminated her brand ambassador contract with the company to protect consumer interests and distance herself from the unfolding scandal. She stated that impacted customers needed concrete resolution rather than explanations.

Pre-Order and Buyback Mechanics Under Scrutiny

Investigators at Bareskrim Polri are examining two primary transaction structures utilized by the target companies: pre-order purchases and buyback agreements, Kumparan.com reported. Under the pre-order model, participants transferred funds for physical gold shipments that were subsequently delayed or withheld indefinitely. Under the buyback model, customers surrendered gold assets in exchange for promised above-market returns that failed to materialize.

Corporate Accountability and Next Legal Steps

Attorney Zainul Arifin told Kumparan.com that legal filings target corporate directors, marketing chiefs, customer service personnel, and promoters under applicable criminal statutes, including provisions for corporate criminal liability under Article 54 of the revised Criminal Code. Investigators are reviewing evidence submitted by the initial 85 complainants while evaluating whether additional corporate entities or individuals share legal responsibility for the Rp 25 billion shortfall.