Dewi Astutik's Short Journey, Ratu Sabu Who Is Recruited By A Hero

JAKARTA - The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) revealed a series of activities of Dewi Astutik alias Paryati (43), a fugitive in a narcotics case worth Rp. 5 trillion from Ponorogo, East Java, while in Cambodia. Before entering the drug business, Dewi had worked in the world of scamming until finally she was fostered by a man with the initials DON who was referred to as a 'Godfather'.

Head of BNN Komjen Suyudi Ario Seto explained that Dewi had been a translator at a scam operation location in February 2023. The work was carried out for about a month.

"In 2023, in February in Cambodia, the PAR alias DA was a translator or translator at a scammer or love scam," Suyudi told the media, Thursday, December 4, 2025.

According to Suyudi, Dewi then chose to resign because she felt that she did not fit into the activity.

"Only one month and resigned because he felt he couldn't, was not suitable to work in that place," he said.

Before coming into contact with the scamming world, Dewi was known to work in a number of English and Mandarin course institutions in Cambodia. From this job, he earns around Rp. 20 million per month.

Suyudi added that Dewi's involvement in the narcotics network began in 2024. While in Cambodia, she was recorded twice traveling to Thailand and Hong Kong. The trip was not to expand the network, but more because of the management of residence permits that required her to enter and exit the country.

"DA never returned to Indonesia because his status was on the wanted list (DPO)," he said again.

The results of the investigation showed that Dewi did not initially flee to Cambodia to hide. Instead, he was first touched by the scamming phenomenon in the country because he quickly made money.

"Indeed, initially the PAR alias DA was in contact with the scamming phenomenon in Cambodia," he said.

On her way, Dewi then met a person with the initials DON.

DON is said to be a caringtaker and 'Godfather' for Dewi while in Cambodia. With DON's support, Dewi feels that she is able to control various networks with their financial strength.

"Infonya, DON menjadi DPO US DEA. Ia sudah ditangkap dan dibawa ke Amerika Serikat," ungkapnya.

Suyudi also explained the working patterns of the two in the international narcotics network. He explained that Dewi was tasked with providing couriers and regulating all operational needs for delivery.

Meanwhile, DON acts as a supplier of narcotics, funders, as well as parties who hand over goods to Dewi to be packaged before being smuggled.

"DA is supplying and managing couriers, Don who supplies drug goods to Dewi to prepare for the packaging of goods, DON also finances the network through Dewi," he explained.

For other parties suspected of helping, Suyudi emphasized that the investigation and deepening were still ongoing.