Nikita Mirzani Denies Money Laundering Allegations, 2 Billion from Reza Gladys is a Result of Collaboration

Nikita explained in detail that the amount of Rp2 billion transferred by Reza Gladys to the account of PT Bumi Parama Wisesa was payment for a cooperation agreement. According to her, the money was immediately used to pay off the mortgage on one of her houses, which shows the transparency of the transaction.

"It is very unlikely that I can be said to be concealing or hiding wealth, or committing money laundering, if the amount of Rp 2 billion transferred by Reza Gladys to the account of PT Bumi Parama Wisesa is clearly documented," said Nikita.

Furthermore, Nikita revealed that the cooperation was established at the request of Reza Gladys himself, who wanted to restore his good name. "The notification is my name and the money was obtained from the results of a cooperation agreement regarding Reza Gladys's request for help to restore his reputation, which has been tarnished by Dr. Samira or Dr. Richard Lee on social media," she said.

Nikita also strengthened her argument by stating that Reza Gladys had acknowledged the existence of the agreement in front of the court. “Reza Gladys stated in front of the court that the money given to Ismail Marzuki was done because of an agreement, and that statement was heard by His Honor the Judge,” emphasized Nikita.

In her defense, Nikita also strongly denied her involvement with PT Bumi Parama Wisesa, the company that received the fund transfers. “I am not someone who is part of PT Bumi Para Wisesa. I am not a founder of that company, I am also not someone who controls or is affiliated with that company, so with that fact, I cannot be said to have committed money laundering,” she continued.

Nikita even threw back an argument. If the panel of judges insists on imposing the money laundering charge against her, then according to her, Reza Gladys should also be charged under the same article. She accused that the source of the money given to her comes from the proceeds of the sale of problematic skincare products.

"If this money laundering article is forced upon me, then in fact Reza Gladys is also a money launderer because the money given to me is money from the crime she committed by selling skincare products that are overclaimed, overpriced, not registered with BPOM, and labeled with stickers, and contain hazardous materials," said Nikita.