Man From Semarang Kuras Money Teman Rp50 Million In Bali, The Money Runs Out For Online Gambling

The Kuta Police, Badung, Bali arrested Bagus Wiranto (27) from Semarang, Central Java, for stealing his own friend's Independent Cash Exchange Card (ATM) named Suwarno (53). Tens of millions of money were drained by the perpetrators for online gambling.

"Kuta Police have succeeded in uncovering a case of theft and burglary with the perpetrator named Bagus Wiranto," said Kuta Police Chief AKP I Ketut Pasek Agus Sudina, Friday, January 5.

The perpetrator took the victim's ATM card from the wallet while the victim was asleep. Some time later the victim realized that his ATM card was missing.

The perpetrator, who pretended not to know what happened, helped the victim find the missing ATM card. This card was found under the bed.

The victim also checked the transaction, it turned out that there was a transfer of IDR 50 million from his account.

"Because of this incident, the victim finally reported to the Kuta Police," he added.

From the report, the perpetrator was arrested in Grobogan, Central Java.

"We secured the perpetrator in his house without a fight and after interrogation the perpetrator admitted that he transferred the victim's money to his account," he said.

The perpetrator knew the victim's ATM pin because the perpetrator had borrowed the card for use. Meanwhile, the perpetrators used up the money to play online gambling.

"The perpetrator's actions were charged with Article 362 of the Criminal Code concerning the crime of theft with a penalty of 5 years in prison and currently the perpetrator has been detained at the Kuta Police," he said.