Ensure the Donation Money is Intact, Teh Novi Emphasizes Transparency in Agus Salim's Treatment

Kapanlagi.com - Pratiwi Noviyanthi, known as Teh Novi, ensures that the donation money collected for Agus Salim, a victim of acid throwing, is still safe in her foundation's account, Rumah Peduli Kemanusiaan. The total donation funds collected amount to Rp1.5 billion, and are currently being used as needed for Agus's treatment.

"For the donation money for Mas Agus, it is still intact as when it was transferred, but Rp 5 million has already been used for Mas Agus's treatment," said Novi during a press conference in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Monday (28/10/2024).

1. Had a Chance to Enter Agus's Personal Account

Initially, the donation money did indeed enter Agus's personal account, but Rp95.8 million was spent. The funds were allegedly used for other needs, one of which was to pay off family debts. This prompted Novi to request the transfer of funds to the foundation's account to make the process more transparent.

Agus's party eventually agreed to transfer the funds to the account of the Rumah Peduli Kemanusiaan foundation with the agreement that Agus's eye treatment would be carried out at JEC hospital. This step was taken to ensure that the funds could be managed openly and accountably.

"What I am doing is maintaining transparency, for the good of Mas Agus. I am here to uphold the mandate, because my responsibility is not just in this world but in the hereafter," explained Teh Novi.

2. Teh Novi Denies Using the Funds

She also emphasized that not a single rupiah from those funds was used for personal purposes. Teh Novi is even ready to open her bank statements to show the complete details of fund usage.

"I am following the SOP, and I have prepared my personal bank statement. If you want to request it, I am ready. The amount is, the final balance as of October 9, 2024, is Rp1.5 billion," she stated.

3. The Current Relationship Between Teh Novi and Agus

For your information, Teh Novi is the person who first opened the door for assistance to Agus by inviting him to appear on Denny Sumargo's podcast. Thanks to this effort, a donation fund of up to Rp1.5 billion was raised from donors who care about Agus's condition.

However, the relationship between Novi and Agus has now become tense. Agus reported Teh Novi on charges of defamation, even though Novi maintains that the management of these funds is solely for the sake of goodness and transparency.

(kpl/aal/dyn)