Medina Zein Scammed Me, Uya Kuya: I'm Not Ashamed to Admit That I'm Stupid

Kapanlagi.com - The legal case involving Uya Kuya and Medina Zein has attracted the attention of netizens. Presenter Uya Kuya finally revealed the chronology of being scammed by Medina Zein. The incident took place in March after being introduced by Denise Chariesta.

Lukman Azhari's wife offered him two cars for Rp 1.2 billion and finally the former Tofu personnel agreed and gave a down payment of Rp 100 million.

Unfortunately, after being investigated, Uya Kuya found out that the cars were not owned by Medina Zein, and he realized that he had been scammed.

"I was sent photos and the vehicle registration, but after that the cars were not there," said Uya Kuya when met at the South Jakarta Metro Police, Thursday (25/5).

1. Initially Felt Sympathy

Uya Kuya (Credit Foto: © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto)

Uya Kuya admitted that he initially wanted to buy the cars after being persuaded and feeling sympathy because at the time Medina Zein told him that she needed money to pay for hospital fees.

"It was clearly a lure. Finally, I became interested. Even though I haven't seen the cars yet, it's because of the persuasion and lure. She cried and begged for this and that. Pitying her, promised to do this and that. So in the end, I stupidly did it," he said.

2. Previously Warned

Uya Kuya (Credit Foto: © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto)

However, at that time Uya Kuya had already been warned about Medina Zein's track record. But because he was not the one who experienced it himself, he ignored it.

"I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm stupid. At that time, I transferred the money even though I hadn't seen the car yet," Uya Kuya added.

3. Reporting Medina Zein

Uya Kuya (Credit Foto: © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto)

Because there was no good intention from Medina Zein to resolve the problem peacefully, Uya Kuya finally chose to take legal action by reporting Medina Zein to the Jakarta Metro Police for alleged fraud.

"I always thought that if he had problems with other people, it wouldn't be a problem for me, why should I recommend him," he explained.

4. Providing Evidence

Uya Kuya (Credit Photo: © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto)

When Uya Kuya appeared to meet with investigators regarding the case he reported against Medina Zein for the fraud of two cars, the owner of the real name Surya Utama also included evidence of his report against Medina Zein.

"There are piles of files. Everything is there (transfer proof). The explanation from the bank, the bank statement. Transfer proof," he concluded.

5. First Time

Uya Kuya (Credit Photo: © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto)

Former Tofu personnel stated that he was dealing with the law for the first time, even though as a reporter.

That's why he was confused when facing investigators. "This is the first time I've been involved in something like this," he said briefly.

In line with her husband, Astrid emphasized that in her life, this was the first time she had faced legal problems. "This is once in a lifetime," said the 42-year-old woman.

(kpl/aal/dyn)