BANDUNG - New facts have emerged in the case of alleged fraud and embezzlement currently being handled by the West Java Police. Sherly Ingga Setiawati in writing admitted that he had used the name of West Java Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan and his son, Daffa Al Ghifari, for personal gain.
The confession was stated in a stamped statement signed by Sherly on December 10, 2025 in Bandung. In the letter, he stated that all the problems that occurred were his personal responsibility and had nothing to do with Erwan Setiawan or Daffa Al Ghifari.
"I admit and I have made a mistake by selling the name of the Deputy Governor of West Java, Mr. Erwan Setiawan, and his son named Daffa Al Ghifari," wrote Sherly in the statement.
Sherly also emphasized that the debt case with Andri Somantri had nothing to do with Erwan or Daffa.
"This debt is not related to Mr. Erwan Setiawan and Daffa. With this problem, I am personally responsible," continued the letter.
Sherly stated that the letter was made in a healthy physical and mental state and without pressure or coercion from any party.
Erwan Denies Sherly is an Expert
On the other hand, Deputy Governor of West Java Erwan Setiawan denied information that said Sherly was an expert in the environment of the West Java Provincial Government or in the Deputy Governor's office.
According to Erwan, Sherly was never part of his official staff and only used his name for personal gain.
"The information circulating is not true, Sherly is not my expert. He just uses my name for his personal interests," said Erwan.
He also emphasized that he respected the ongoing legal process and would not interfere with the police investigation.
"I respect the legal process and will not intervene," he said.
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