During The COVID-19 Pandemic, The Police Received 371 Reports Regarding Online Loan

JAKARTA - The Directorate of Special Economic Crimes (Dittipideksus) of the Police Criminal Investigation Unit received 371 reports related to online loans or online loans (Pinjol). Hundreds of these reports were received in the last year or during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I need to inform you that Bareskrim and its ranks, during the 2020-2021 period, have received 371 reports related to loans and loans", said Director of Special Economic Crimes, Brigadier General Helmy Santika, to reporters, Friday, October 15.

Of the hundreds of reports, only a few have been revealed. he continued, the disclosure of the loan case is quite difficult.

"Of these 371 reports, 91 have been revealed and some are already in the trial stage, 8 cases, the rest are still under investigation", he said.

One of the difficulties is that online loan cases can be controlled in different places. This means that the perpetrators do not stay in one location.

In addition, the investigative team and investigators must be careful in gathering information. Thus, the elements of alleged criminal offenses can be fulfilled.

"I need to say that fintech has certain characteristics so that the investigation pattern must be precise and correct. We frame loans completely from SMS, blasting to the collection, not only looking at borrowing and borrowing", said Helmy.