As an Independent Woman with a Sufficient Income, Sandra Dewi Does Not Receive Monthly Personal Money from Her Husband

Kapanlagi.com - Sandra Dewi revealed that she has never received monthly money from her husband, Harvey Moeis. This was stated while she was a witness in the ongoing trial of the tin corruption case that has implicated her husband as a defendant at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court on Thursday (10/10/2024).

“This woman is the wife of the defendant, does the defendant give money every month?” asked the judge at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court on Thursday (10/10/2024).

“To me, no, Your Honor. But for household needs like paying electricity, water, and employees at home, my husband transfers to my housekeeper, because I ask the housekeeper to help me pay for electricity, water, school fees for the children, and children's lessons," answered Sandra Dewi.

1. Self Needs, Self Payment

Sandra Dewi explained that all household needs, such as electricity, water, and school fees for the children, are handled by her domestic assistant. Harvey Moeis transfers money to the domestic assistant for those matters, while Sandra Dewi prefers to pay for her own personal needs.

"All household needs, all transfers to my domestic assistant. But for my own needs, I pay myself, Your Honor," she said.

2. Sufficient Income Since Being Single

The judge then provided an overview of a husband's obligations, which usually involve providing or handing over income to his wife, both for personal and household needs. However, Sandra has a different perspective.

"That's true, Your Honor, but I don't want to, Your Honor," said Sandra Dewi.

Sandra also revealed that she has been financially independent for a long time. Although she has a husband who is economically capable, Sandra chooses not to rely on her husband’s income.

"Because I have sufficient income from being single until now," said Sandra Dewi.

3. Used to Financing Herself

Sandra even admitted that since the first time she came to Jakarta, she has never asked for money from her parents, let alone from her husband. For Sandra, managing her personal needs with her own income is a form of her independence as a woman.

"I am an independent woman, Your Honor. I have never asked my parents for money since I came to Jakarta. Why should I ask my husband for money? My husband sufficiently meets the needs of our home and our child, but for my own needs, I am used to financing myself,” Sandra Dewi continued.

4. Claims to Have Only Received a Ring as a Gift

In addition, the judge also touched on the issue of gifts from husbands to wives. The judge asked whether Harvey Moeis had ever given gifts.

“Never given a gift?

“Husband?

“Yes?

“An engagement ring, a wedding ring,” she replied.

(kpl/far/pit)