List of Artists Involved in Drug Cases Throughout 2024, from Andrew Andika to Virgoun

Kapanlagi.com - Throughout 2024, the public was shocked by various drug abuse cases involving prominent Indonesian celebrities. From soap opera actors to top musicians, this case highlights the ongoing issue of narcotics infiltrating the entertainment world.

The police have recorded eight names of artists who were secured with various types of evidence. Some of them have even been involved in similar cases multiple times, creating special attention from the public and media.

Who are the artists on the list? Here is the detailed explanation.

1. Andrew Andika Arrested with Evidence of Meth

List of Artists Involved in Drug Cases Throughout 2024

Soap opera actor Andrew Andika was arrested by the police on Thursday night, September 26, 2024, in West Jakarta. From this arrest, the police found methamphetamine as evidence.

Andrew was secured along with five of his associates, three men and two women. One of his associates is known to work as an influencer.

2. Virgoun Involved in Meth Case in June 2024

List of Artists Involved in Drug Cases Throughout 2024

Last Child vocalist, Virgoun, was secured by the police on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was arrested along with a woman with the initials PA in a boarding house in Ampera, South Jakarta.

The police found one gram of methamphetamine that was allegedly purchased through an intermediary crew member with the initials BH. “Virgoun asked BH to buy meth worth Rp1.6 million online,” the police stated in their announcement.

3. Epy Kusnandar and Yogi Gamblez Test Positive for Marijuana

List of Artists Involved in Drug Cases Throughout 2024

Senior actor Epy Kusnandar was arrested on May 9, 2024, along with his associate, Yogi Gamblez. Both tested positive for marijuana after the urine test results came out.

From the arrest location, police confiscated 4.18 grams of dried marijuana and 8.16 grams of marijuana seeds. This case adds to the long list of celebrities involved in drug cases this year.

4. Chandrika Chika Caught in Drug Party

List of Artists Involved in Drug Cases Throughout 2024

Instagram celebrity Chandrika Chika was arrested on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at a hotel in the Kuningan area of South Jakarta. Evidence in the form of an electronic cigarette containing marijuana liquid was also secured from the location.

Chika admitted to having consumed marijuana for the past year. This arrest has attracted the attention of netizens and garnered thousands of comments on social media.

5. Rio Reifan and Ibra Azhari Caught Again

List of Artists Involved in Drug Cases Throughout 2024

Rio Reifan, who has been involved in drug cases five times, was arrested again on April 26, 2024, in Jatinegara, East Jakarta. The same fate befell 90s actor Ibra Azhari. He was arrested along with Nandya Nathasia in early January 2024 in South Tangerang.

The arrests of Rio and Ibra have raised public concern as both have repeatedly been caught due to drug cases and are known as “frequent offenders” in drug cases.

6. Which artists are involved in drug cases in 2024?

Eight artists including Andrew Andika, Virgoun, Chandrika Chika, Rio Reifan, and others.

7. When was Virgoun arrested?

Virgoun was arrested on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in South Jakarta.

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