Poppy Capella Insists On Calling Reports Against Her Company Not Sure To Be True

Poppy Capella (Instagram @popycapella_)

JAKARTA - Poppy Capella as the founder of PT Capella Swastika Karya, which holds the license for the 2023 Miss Universe Indonesia (MUID), denied much news about her and the company she leads.

He stated that the confessions of several finalists and former MUID officials, as well as reports at Polda Metro Jaya on allegations of sexual harassment some time ago, did not necessarily occur.

"I deeply regret the news that has developed and has caused various misleading perceptions and concluded that the alleged criminal act reported is true and has been proven, even though the Police themselves have not yet started conducting investigations," said Poppy Capella in a press release, seen Monday, August 14.

Poppy Capella felt that what some finalists and former high-ranking officials said was deliberately made to kick the company she founded out. He also felt that his image had been damaged.

"It is very clear that the existing news was made in such a way and structured with the intention of suppressing me and creating a negative image of Miss Universe Indonesia," said Poppy Capella.

"I have obtained evidence and information that this was deliberately done by certain parties who wanted to take over the Miss Universe Indonesia permit that I have," he continued.

The woman who once released the dangdut song also denied that she ignored the report against her company. He stated that he had appointed a lawyer to deal with the problem.

"I take it very seriously that there is a Police Report on allegations of sexual violence experienced by several contestants Miss Universe Indonesia. Because this is a matter of law, I have appointed a lawyer and I continue to coordinate and consult with my attorney," he said.

Furthermore, Poppy also admitted that she was not aware of the body checking process which turned out to be misused by unscrupulous MUID officials to commit violence or sexual harassment.

"I, as the National Director and as the owner of the Miss Universe Indonesia permit, was not involved at all and never knew, ordered, asked for or allowed anyone who played a role and participated in the process of organizing Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 to commit violence or sexual harassment through body checking," said Poppy Capella.

Shortly after issuing the rebuttal, the Miss Universe Organization decided to cancel the license held by PT Capella Swastika Karya and cut ties with Poppy Capella.