In the ever-churning world of celebrity gossip and political intrigue, few stories have captured public attention in an eyebrow-raising way like the Lisa Mariana case.
What began as whispered rumors on Indonesia's social media exploded into a full-blown scandal involving leaked paternity claims, defamation lawsuits, and even hints of financial impropriety. As of late 2025, the saga continues to unfold, dragging in high-profile name and sparking endless online debates.
Lisa first gained notoriety in the modeling world, particularly through appearances in adult magazines. Her career has been marked by a blend of glamour and controversy: she's known for her bold online presence, podcast appearances (where she reportedly commands fees up to Rp 150 million per episode (around $9,000)), and business ventures.
However, her public image took a dramatic turn in 2025, especially after explicit leaked content further thrusts the 25-year-old model and influencer into the national spotlight.
And it all began with a post on her Instagram.
In it, she publicly claimed that she has had an extramarital affair with former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil. She alleged the relationship began around 2021, involved multiple intimate encounters (including four in Palembang), and resulted in a daughter whom she said, was Ridwan Kamil's child.
She backed her claims with screenshots of chats, video call snippets, and other evidence, instantly turning her into a trending topic across social media.
As a relatively known figure in modeling circles, particularly for adult magazines and a social media personality with business ventures like kaftan sales, this bold accusation against a prominent politician skyrocketed her visibility, drawing millions of views, debates, and media coverage.
The drama intensified when Ridwan Kamil denied everything, labeling it malicious slander motivated by financial gain, and filed a defamation lawsuit demanding massive damages.
Lisa demanded a paternity test, and Ridway agreed.
A DNA test in August 2025 ultimately proved that Ridwan has no biological link to the child, seemingly vindicating him while leaving Lisa's credibility under heavy scrutiny. Yet amid this ongoing feud, the most sensational twist came after the emergence of explicit sex tape featuring Lisa.
The clip, which lasts about a few minutes long, shows Lisa in an intimate act with a tattooed man (later identified in investigations as someone with initials F).
Reports suggest that the video had circulated in limited circles or private groups as far back as 2024. But initially, the videos did not achieve massive public virality since Lisa was a relatively unknown figure at the time. The video stayed somewhat underground, appearing on pornographic sites with no names attached to it, or on select Telegram channels without exploding into mainstream headlines.
Everything changed because of the Ridwan Kamil case.
The intense public scrutiny and daily media frenzy surrounding Lisa's affair allegations created the perfect storm.
As netizens dug deeper into her background, old rumors resurfaced, and the explicit videos were suddenly linked to her name in viral discussions.
For obvious reasons, her face is recognizable, and the tattoos: a necklace-like/choker-style tattoo stretched across the chest/under the breasts, a small lip-shaped tattoo below her navel, and other distinctive inks on the arms, under the armpit, and more, are dead give aways.
Speculation ran wild, some even falsely tied them to Ridwan Kamil at first, driving massive searches and shares.
The timing was uncanny: just months after her March bombshell, the leaks gained explosive traction in July, spreading rapidly across platforms, forums, and adult sites.
This secondary virality turned what might have remained a niche controversy into a full-blown national sensation, with Lisa herself admitting during police questioning that she was indeed the woman in the footage, but claiming it was recorded without her full awareness or consent.
Police in West Java launched a formal investigation into the pornography allegations, naming Lisa a suspect by late 2025 alongside the male participant.
The case highlighted issues of revenge leaks, digital privacy, and how prior fame (or infamy) can amplify private content into public spectacle.
By December 2025, with ongoing legal proceedings including police summons and even a forced pickup for questioning, the scandal shows no signs of fading.
The saga underscores how quickly personal controversies can escalate in the digital age, especially when intertwined with powerful figures and explicit material.
What started as a paternity claim evolved into a multi-layered scandal defined by its most intimate and controversial element: the sex tape that truly exploded because of the Ridwan Kamil connection.