Two celebrities, Ariel and Luna Maya, allegedly appearing in two controversial sex videos did not show up at the National Police headquarters on Monda

Editors Comment:

If it truly is these two media stars in the sex video leave them alone.

It was done between two consenting adults.

The criminal is the one who published their private video.Although many think this is outrageous many others think little of it..

I feel sorry for them. Two young adults whose lives are torn apart.On the other hand Paris Hilton didn't seem to suffer much from her much longer and more detailed video of what appeared to be a very bad lay. Unfortunately as Freud proved sex sells

Farouk Arnaz & Nurfika Osman

Two celebrities, Ariel and Luna Maya, allegedly appearing in two controversial sex videos did not show up at the National Police headquarters on Monday to respond to a summons but instead appeared on a TV show. (Photo JG)

Two celebrities, Ariel and Luna Maya, allegedly appearing in two controversial sex videos did not show up at the National Police headquarters on Monday to respond to a summons but instead appeared on a TV show. (Photo JG)
Luna and Ariel Ignore Police to Appear on TV

Two celebrities allegedly appearing in two controversial sex videos did not show up at the National Police headquarters on Monday to respond to a summons, but instead appeared in an exclusive interview with a TV station in which they claimed they were “victims” in this messy affair.

“They could not meet the summons today as they claimed that they were sick,” National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Zainuri Lubis said, referring to pop singer Nazril “Ariel” Irham and actress Luna Maya. “Only Cut Tari met the summons.”

TV presenter Cut Tari was accompanied by her husband, Yusuf Subrata, when she arrived at the National Police headquarters. “Let us pray that the allegations are proved untrue,” Yusuf said, adding that he did not believe his wife is the woman in the controversial third video.

In an interview recorded on Monday morning but broadcast by TVOne at about 5 p.m., the two celebrities neither confirmed nor denied that they were the ones in the videos that have been circulating on the Internet.

“The news is too much, blown out of proportion. People make out as if this was big news but it’s not,” Ariel said. “The motives could be many. I have not made any new albums in the past two years and the band is due to launch a new album next month, so this must be character assassination.”

Both said they were “shocked” when they first heard about the sex tape. “Our reputations are ruined. We feel cornered,” Luna said. “Whoever spread the video must be arrested. We are the victims here.”

Zainuri said Luna’s and Ariel’s decision to appear on TV rather than meet the summons request would not have legal consequences, since their status was still as witnesses. “We will send a second summons letter in the near future,” he said.

Zainuri said the three celebrities could face more serious charges under the Anti-Pornography Law. Under the law, those found guilty of producing, creating or distributing pornography face up to 12 years in prison and fines of up to Rp 6 billion ($654,000).

Aside from legal implications, the social fallout from the scandal continues to increase. Maria Dwianto, PT Unilever Indonesia spokeswoman, said on Monday that Luna Maya had resigned from her position as Lux beauty soap ambassador.

“We had an immediate meeting with Luna’s party last Friday and we decided not to work with Luna anymore,” Maria said. “This decision was based on agreement between the two parties.

“This issue has put us in a tough situation and we are disappointed that we had to end the cooperation like this.”

The municipal government of Bandung said on Monday that it had banned the celebrity trio from performing in the city.

And the hardline Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) threatened to raid several places that sell pornographic videos in Jakarta if the police cannot arrest Ariel, Luna and Cut Tari within three days.

“Porn actors and actresses are another form of terrorism,” said Habib Salim, the head of the FPI’s Jakarta branch. “This is moral terrorism. We have to save the citizens from any harm that will degrade our morality.”

Habib said the three should stop working.

“They should stop their activities as entertainers, as they are bad examples,” he said. “I urge Muslims to stop admiring them.”