Irfan, Debt Collector Who Is Looking For Profits Through The Money Exchange Business At PInggir Jalan

Irfan, a man who tried his luck by opening a new money exchange service in Tangerang/ Photo: Jehan/ VOI

TANGERANG - Ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1444 Hijriah, many people tried their luck by opening a money exchange service business. As Irfan (30) did, this man opened a seasonal exchange service. In fact, previously Irfan was a debt collector.

Irfan admitted that he had opened a money exchange service business in the Cipondoh area, Poris, Tangerang City since 2021. He admitted that to make this business, he had to prepare a capital of IDR 36 million.

"Anyway, we exchange it with agents at 6 percent, we sell it at 10 percent, fortunately it's only 4 percent, up from there, I take it from people again," said Irfan when met in the Cipondoh area, Tangerang City.

"So the exchange is IDR 100,000, usually it is exchanged for 110 thousand," he continued.

Irfan revealed that today dozens of people approached him to exchange new money for Rp. 5,000 and Rp. 10,000.

"Most of them ask to exchange Rp. 5,000 in money. Today 25 people have exchanged the money," said Irfan.

However, although there were dozens of people who exchanged money against him, that amount was still far from the profits made in the previous year.

"Last year it was good, the profit was 15 million. This year it actually decreased," he said.

On the other hand, Irfan admits that his current job is dangerous. The reason is that the money he has prepared will be shown on the highway, so that he invites people to commit crimes.

Therefore, Irfan took care of it by opening this money exchange service until 17.30 WIB or during crowded hours.

"If we are afraid, we are also wary, we are also warning, look at the situation too, the sales are from half past 8 in the morning to half six, it's already done," he concluded.