Police Investigate Flow of Funds for ATM Ganjal Syndicate in Cipayung

JAKARTA - The East Jakarta Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit continues to investigate the flow of funds for a theft syndicate with the ATM ganjal modus in the Cipayung area.

Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of East Jakarta Metro Police, AKBP Bayu Kurniawan, said investigators are now focusing on tracing the use of the proceeds of crime.

"The funds are used for daily needs, including paying debts," he said.

So far, the police have not found any indication of the use of funds for online gambling. However, the investigation is still being developed to anticipate a wider network.

The four perpetrators with initials HF, A, AT, and D have been arrested. They are charged with Article 477 of the Criminal Code and/or Article 476 of the Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of seven years in prison.

The police appealed to the public to be more vigilant when transacting at ATMs and immediately report if they find irregularities.