British Caucasians Become Victims of Money Changer Scams in Bali

BADUNG - A foreigner from England with the initials SJD (21) became a victim of a money changer manager fraud when exchanging money.

Three people managing the money changer were arrested by the North Kuta Police, Badung, Bali. The three initials were IKS (21), AS (16), and WM (17).

"The modus operandi is to seek profit by providing money exchange services", said the Head of Public Relations of the Badung Police, Iptu I Ketut Sudana, Friday, November 18.

The fraud occurred at a money changer outlet in Munduk Catu, Canggu on Monday, November 14.

At that time, the victim exchanged 300 Euros at a rate of IDR 15,000. The victim should have received IDR 4,735,500, but in reality, the victim only received IDR 2,750,000.

After that, the victim exchanged US Dollars at another money changer. At this location, the victim exchanged 800 US Dollars, but by the perpetrators, the victim was said to have only handed over 600 US Dollars.

Argued, this British Caucasian 'relented' and received IDR 6 million in exchange even though it should have been IDR 9,105,000.

This case was investigated by the police until finally 3 people were arrested. From the examination, WM called the police as a witness.

The perpetrators confessed to committing fraud and earning millions of rupiah in profits. "For the evidence that was secured, the cash proceeds from the crime amounted to IDR 3 million", said Sukadi.