A Series Of Family Responses After Their Good Names Are Tarnished Due To The Drug Cases Of Nia Ramadhani And Ardiansyah Bakrie

Ardi Bakrie and Nia Ramadhani (Instagram @ramadhaniabakrie)

JAKARTA - Nia Ramadhani and her husband, Ardiansyah Bakrie, have been named suspects in a narcotics case. It is undeniable that their actions have tarnished the good name of the family, especially Aburizal Bakrie.

So, what is the family's response to this narcotics case?

Spokesman for the Aburizal Bakrie extended family, Lalu Mara Satriawangsa, said the Golkar Party politician asked his son and daughter-in-law, namely Ardiansyah Bakrie and Nia Ramadhani, to endure trials after being arrested by the Central Jakarta Metro Police for drug abuse.

Then said that Aburizal Bakrie had forgiven the actions of his son and daughter-in-law because after they both apologized for being involved in the use of shabu-shabu drugs.

"Both, Mr. Ardi and Mrs. Nia have apologized to their parents and extended family. Parents have apologized," said Lalu at the Central Jakarta Metro Police, Friday night.

Then explained, the Bakrie family fully supports the development process carried out by law enforcement officers on the case of abuse of Ardi and Nia, along with the family driver.

The father, Aburizal Bakrie or commonly called Ical, has also forgiven and supported Nia and Ardi to be steadfast and patient in facing this ordeal.

"Pak Ical conveyed that what happened was a trial, faced it patiently and steadfastly, and fully supported what was needed for his son so that it could be completed. What lessons did he take from this incident," said Lalu

Apart from that, efforts to apply for rehabilitation were also carried out by the family. Through his attorney, Wa Ode Nur Zaenab, assessing the actions of his two clients must go through medical treatment.

"We have prepared a rehabilitation proposal. In the near future an assessment can be carried out by the police and rehabilitation can be given," said Wa Ode.

According to Wa Ode, the roles of Nia and Ardi in this case of drug abuse are as users or victims.

Therefore, rehabilitation must be given to victims so that they as users can stop consuming.

"Rehabilitation must be given to the victim. Because this is a victim, medical treatment must be given, of course there is treatment so that the victim can return to the community," he said.

Nia Ramadhani was arrested at his residence in the Pondok Indah area, South Jakarta. He was taken into custody after the police arrested his driver, whose initials were ZN, on Wednesday, July 7.

As for her husband, Ardi Bakrie, the police said he had surrendered. Ardi Bakrie came to the Central Jakarta Metro Police after being contacted by his wife, Nia Ramadhani.

In this case, the police confiscated 0.78 grams of crystal methamphetamine and a suction device. The three suspects were charged with Article 127 of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning narcotics.