Crowdfunding Controversy: Donations for Acid Attack Victim Now Aid Volcano Eruption Relief [Video]

From Acid Attack Victim to Volcano Relief: Crowdfunding Campaign Takes Unexpected Turn

A heartwarming crowdfunding campaign intended to help an Indonesian man recover from a brutal acid attack has taken a dramatic turn, with the remaining funds now being redirected to support victims of a devastating volcanic eruption.

Pratiwi Noviyanthi Bongkar Kesombongan Agus Salim”>Agus Salim, a café worker in Tangerang City, suffered severe burns and near blindness after being attacked with acid by a coworker in September. Social media personality Pratiwi Noviyanthi launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover Agus’s medical expenses, raising over $80,000 in donations from well-wishers around the world.

Though, the campaign quickly became embroiled in controversy. Reports surfaced alleging that Agus had used a portion of the donations to repay personal debts instead of seeking treatment. He also reportedly refused medical care in Indonesia, insisting on surgery in Singapore.

These allegations sparked a public feud between Agus and Pratiwi, with both …