In Malaysia, there are many well-known K-pop concert organisers, including iMe Malaysia and StarPlanet. In Indonesia, one of the biggest K-pop concert organisers is PT Melani Citra Permata, better known as Mecimapro. However, the company’s director is currently in hot water for suspected embezzlement.
On 30th October 2025 (Thursday), Indonesian news outlets reported that Mecimapro’s director, Fransiska Dwi Melani, was named as a suspect in an alleged embezzlement case involving investor funds for TWICE’s (트와이스) concert in Jakarta in December 2023. According to reports, PT Media Inspiration Bangsa (MIB) had cooperated with Mecimapro to co-organise the K-pop girl group’s concert in the city.
However, the financial agreement between the two parties allegedly broke down, and MIB reportedly suffered losses of up to tens of billions of rupiah (approximately RM2.5 million). Meanwhile, Fransiska and her company were accused of misusing and embezzling the investment funds. MIB reported the case to the Jakarta Metropolitan Police on 10th January 2025, and Fransiska was officially named a suspect in September 2025.
As of now, the company director has been detained for her alleged involvement in the case. A spokesperson for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Reonald Simanjuntak, spoke about the case, saying, “The case is still in its early stages and prosecutors are currently reviewing the case file.” MIB’s legal representative expressed hope for a professional and transparent legal process to uphold his client’s legal rights.
Mecimapro is also the subject of another controversy. Since May 2025, the company has faced immense pressure from DAY6 (데이식스) fans over issues related to the band’s Jakarta concert. Mecimapro reportedly changed the venue for the show without adjusting ticket prices, prompting backlash because the new layout and capacity were much smaller. The show was also allegedly delayed due to a lack of crowd control and equipment malfunction from poor management.
While Mecimapro has promised refunds for the concert, many fans reportedly haven’t received their money. With this recent development in the TWICE embezzlement case, Mecimapro faces increased scrutiny. What are your thoughts on this?
