Lilap Uang Kasbon Rp 25 Juta Untuk Foya-foya, ABK Di Bali Ditangkap Polisi

DENPASAR - A crew member (ABK) with the initials BSL (27) was arrested by the Benoa Police, Denpasar, Bali, for rupiahing cash amounting to Rp25 million.

Benoa Police Chief Kompol I Wayan Sueca said the perpetrator committed fraud and embezzlement of money and is currently undergoing an investigation process at the Benoa Police Station After being reported by the victim.

"Currently, the perpetrator with the initials SBL is in the process of being investigated by the Benoa Police Criminal Investigation Unit," said Commissioner Sueca, Thursday, February 1.

The perpetrator was reported by a victim named Iyan who worked as a fish boat administrator at one of the fisheries companies at Benoa Port, Denpasar.

The incident began when the victim met the perpetrator at the west pier of Benoa Harbor on January 21, 2024. The victim invited the perpetrator to work as a crew member of a fishing boat. There was an agreement between the victim and then the perpetrator asked the victim for a cash box of Rp. 25 million to be distributed to other crew members.

But apparently this money was 'used on its own'. The perpetrator never returned to the ship until the victim reported it to the police.

"The day after the victim was reported, the Benoa Police managed to secure the suspect at a water tourist spot in the Kedonganan area, Badung Regency, Bali," he added.

According to the perpetrator's statement, the money had been used up for fun and buying the perpetrator's daily needs.

"The perpetrator has now been detained at the Benoa Police Detention Center during the investigation process, after the complete file will be submitted to the prosecutor's office for further processing," he said.