Former Employee Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison, Ashanty: Hope It Becomes a Lesson

Kapanlagi.com - Relieving news comes from the beautiful singer Ashanty Hastuti regarding the legal case involving her former employee. The Tangerang District Court has officially sentenced Ayu Chairun Nurisa to two years in prison for embezzlement. The stepmother of Aurel Hermansyah expressed that she feels quite calm after this long legal process has finally yielded results.

Ashanty expressed her utmost appreciation to the law enforcement officials who have overseen this case until its conclusion. For her, the judge's decision is a manifestation of the justice she has been seeking. The wife of musician Anang Hermansyah emphasized that her main focus is not on the duration of the sentence, but on the change in the perpetrator's attitude in the future.

"Yes, it’s finally two years. The prosecutor's demand was two years, and the judge decided on two years," said Ashanty after undergoing questioning in the Radio Dalam area, South Jakarta, Wednesday (22/4/2026).

1. Taking Lessons

This 41-year-old singer hopes that her new life pillar can bring wisdom to Ayu. Ashanty wants her former employee to truly realize her mistakes while being behind bars. She does not want to hold a grudge even though she has suffered considerable material losses due to those actions.

"I hope this lady can take lessons and wisdom from the process she is facing. I hope she can become aware inside," she said in a very calm tone.

The background of this issue began when Ashanty discovered that there were company funds embezzled by Ayu for personal interests. This turmoil made Ashanty feel disappointed because she had considered her employee like family. However, due to the lack of good faith to compensate for the losses in a familial manner, legal action was ultimately taken.

2. Starting to Let Go

Ashanty © KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli

Regarding the financial loss, Ashanty seems to have started letting go of her money that will not be returned. She realizes that after the court ruling, the refund process has become increasingly difficult to carry out. Her current focus is on maintaining her family's mental health so they are not continually burdened by this long-running case.

"She has already been punished, so there's no way to ask for it back. If she wanted to ask for it back, it should have been before she went public in the media," Ashanty explained regarding her loss status.

3. Has Forgiven

Nevertheless, Ashanty emphasizes that she has personally forgiven the actions of Ayu Chairun Nurisa. As a fellow human being, she feels it is inappropriate to continue harboring anger. Ashanty even opened the door if someday after being released, her former employee wants to come and apologize in person.

"Of course, I forgive. As fellow human beings, it is impossible for us not to forgive. She also apologized yesterday through her legal representative," explained this pillar of the Hermansyah family.

Now, Ashanty wants to close the dark chapter of the past and focus on her new activities in the fields of education and business. She hopes that the pillar of justice she has received can serve as a reminder for anyone to always uphold trust in their work. She offers her best prayers that all parties can learn valuable lessons from this legal case.

(kpl/aal/tdr)