JAKARTA - The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is urged to stop financial services companies that collect debts through third parties. The demand arose after a number of cases caused victims and collection practices with gangsterism that disturbed the community.
The demand came after the debt collection incident in front of the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery Park, Thursday, December 11, which resulted in casualties.
Member of Commission III of the DPR, Abdullah, highlighted the practice of debt collection involving third parties. He assessed that this rule was not effective and risked criminal acts. Abdullah, who is familiarly known as Abduh, emphasized that this was not the first case.
"This is the second time. I ask OJK to remove the rules that allow third parties to collect debts," said Abduh in Jakarta, Monday, December 15. He assessed that OJK Regulation Number 35 of 2018 and Number 22 of 2023 were contrary to the principle of consumer protection.
Abduh explained, Law Number 42 of 1999 concerning Fiduciary Guarantee does not mandate the collection of debts to third parties. "Only creditors have the right to collect. OJK must monitor and mitigate risks, not just make regulations," he said.
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He added that the practice of third-party billing also occurred on Jalan Juanda, Depok, Saturday, December 13. "Return the billing to the financial services business. Improve governance and protect consumers," he said.
Abduh asked the OJK and the police to take firm action against violators. He emphasized that investigations must be carried out, and violators are subject to both ethical and criminal sanctions.
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