Nikita Mirzani Presents Expert Witness in Sambo Case, Conversation Just a 'Request for Help'

The main purpose of Frans's presence is to dissect and analyze the meaning of the conversation between Nikita's assistant, Mail, and the reporter, Reza Gladys. This conversation is at the core of the allegation of extortion amounting to Rp 4 billion.

In front of the panel of judges, Frans focused his analysis on a key phrase that was repeatedly spoken by Reza Gladys, which is "Gimana baiknya". According to the expert, this phrase does not indicate any element of pressure or coercion at all.

On the contrary, Frans interpreted the expression as a sincere request for help from someone facing a deadlock."Gimana baiknya means wanting to ask for help. Not commanding, but wanting to ask for help," said Frans in court.

Furthermore, he explained that the sentence actually indicates that Reza Gladys's party is looking for a solution and is completely handing over the way out to the other party because they feel unable to handle it themselves.

In addition, Frans also sees the context of the conversation as more leaning towards a reasonable business negotiation, not extortion. According to him, in the business world, the bargaining process is quite normal.

"I interpret it more as negotiation, bargaining. In the business world, that is very normal. There is no free lunch, everything has a cost," said Frans.

He also made a striking statement that could potentially refute the allegations of extortion. According to him, if Reza Gladys felt pressured, he would not have participated in the bargaining process by mentioning a figure."If he feels pressured, he (Reza Gladys) would not mention a figure," he asserted.

After reviewing the entire conversation, Frans concluded that there was not a single word or sentence that contained elements of threat from Nikita Mirzani's side. "There are no threatening or coercive words," he concluded. This testimony also became a breath of fresh air that could lighten Nikita's position in her case.