On July 19, 2006, Nadine was reported to the police by the Islamic Front Defenders (Front Pembela Islam) for her involvement in the Miss Universe 2006 beauty Pageant. She was accused of breaking the Code of Law 281, edict number 02/U/1984, regarding Cultural and Educational conduct. Indonesian law forbids any kind of involvement in beauty pageants and considers such to be indecency. Nadine was one of several people who were reported for this misdemeanor, and others included Puteri Indonesia 2004 and Miss Universe 2005 Top 15 finalist, Artika Sari Devi and the Miss Indonesia Foundation.