An Indonesian woman has filed complaints against her politician husband for allegedly remarrying without court approval. The case has now been transferred to the Gayo Lues police department as pressure mounts on the local Golkar Party chapter.
HNC — A woman in Aceh province is seeking justice after accusing her husband, a local lawmaker, of entering a second marriage without her consent or legal authorization. The case, initially handled by the Bener Meriah Police, has now been officially transferred to the Gayo Lues Police Department.
Police confirmed on Tuesday that the case involving FG, a member of the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRK) of Bener Meriah, was moved due to jurisdictional reasons.
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“Yes, after coordination, we have handed over the case of the DPRK member who was reported by his legal wife for entering a second marriage,” Said AKP Supriadi, Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at the Bener Meriah Police.
According to Supriadi, several witnesses have been questioned, but many only learned of the marriage after it went viral on social media.
“They did not witness the wedding directly. Since the alleged incident occurred in Gayo Lues, the investigation will continue under the jurisdiction of the local police there,” Supriadi added.
Legal and Political Complaints Filed
The complainant, Nova Fitri, who is FG’s legally wedded wife, first reported the case to Bener Meriah Police on June 14, 2025. According to her legal team, FG’s alleged second marriage violates Indonesian marriage laws, which require approval from the Religious Court for any form of polygamy.
On June 24, 2025, Nova and her family escalated the matter by filing an ethics complaint with the Golkar Party’s Bener Meriah chapter (DPD II), where FG remains an active member.
“I am seeking justice, and that is why I also reported this to the Golkar Party,” Nova told local reporters. “My husband is still a serving council member and a party cadre, so his actions must be accountable both legally and ethically.”
Polygamy in Indonesia: Legal But Heavily Regulated
While polygamy is legally permitted in Indonesia under specific religious and cultural contexts, it is tightly regulated. A man wishing to take a second wife must obtain written approval from the Religious Court, provide financial justification, and demonstrate the consent—or specific legal grounds in lieu of consent—of his existing wife.
Failure to comply with these procedures can result in criminal and administrative sanctions.
The case could have broader political implications for the Golkar Party in Aceh, especially if internal ethics investigations lead to disciplinary action. It also highlights ongoing concerns about gender justice, accountability, and the enforcement of marriage regulations in Indonesia’s public institutions.
As the case now moves to Gayo Lues, rights groups and observers are calling for transparency in the legal process and protection for women in similar circumstances.
“This is not only a matter of personal betrayal but of legal principle. Public officials must be held to the same, if not higher, standards of accountability,” said one legal analyst familiar with the case.[]
