Indonesian police charged Kartika Oktavina Gunawan, the centerfold model from April's first edition of Playboy Indonesia, with alleged indecency Thursday. "She has been named a suspect and charged with violating the Criminal Code on indecency, with a maximum punishment of two years in prison," Kartika's lawyer Sinarta Bangun told reporters at Jakarta Police Headquarters. Under Indonesian law, being named a suspect means charges have been filed. Kartika's was shown in midriff-baring outfits as well as a see-through lace dress in her centerfold. But in keeping with Playboy Indonesia's policy, there was no nudity. Kartika, who was questioned for two hours, admitted she was worried by the latest development in the case. "...Thank God, my family always gives me their full support," she added. The model and sometime soap actress said she did not regret her decision to pose for the men's magazine because it was a legal publication. "I give all my work contracts to my manager. If it's halal (permitted by religion), then why not take it?" she said.
City police spokesman Sr. Comr. I Ketut Untung Yoga Ana said Playboy chief editor Erwin Arnada also was named a suspect in the same case after being questioned at police headquarters. He could not be reached for comment. Both Kartika and Erwin were not detained.