JAKARTA - A man with the initials Y fulfilled the call of the Polda Metro Jaya investigators regarding the report of alleged fraud involving the name of a well-known influencer, Timothy Ronald. Y, in his capacity as a reporter and victim, admitted that he was ready to reveal the losses that Timothy Ronald had made through the Crypto Academy.
It is known that Y came accompanied by his lawyer, Jajang, and underwent an initial stage of examination in the form of an Examination Report (BAP).
"Today we are only at the BAP stage as a reporter," he said briefly to reporters at the Polda Metro Jaya, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Regarding the chronology of the alleged fraud to the threats that he is said to have received, Y has not opened up details. He confirmed that he would convey everything after the investigation by investigators, finished.
"After BAP, maybe I can tell you, both the chronology, the losses, and other things," he said.
In the police report, the victim said the loss amounted to around IDR 3 billion. He also admitted that he was a member or follower of Timothy Ronald, but was reluctant to detail the nominal payment he had made.
Meanwhile, the lawyer for the reporter, Jajang, emphasized that his party deliberately refrained from disclosing the substance of the case in order to respect the investigation process.
"This is only the first stage of examination as a reporter. We don't want to precede investigators, because it's unethical," said Jajang.
However, Jajang revealed that his client was allegedly at a loss due to Timothy Ronald's actions.
"Our client's losses are quite massive, carried out by a suspected influencer who is very famous," he said.
Not only one victim, Jajang said this case has the potential to grow big. To date, almost 300 people have registered with the legal team as victims with a similar modus.
"Today only three people have been examined, one reporter and two witnesses who are also victims. But those who have registered are almost 300 people and there will likely be a large wave following," he said.
Regarding the identity of the reported person, Jajang said investigators were still investigating.
"It is still in the list, the initials are TR and K," he said.
This case is currently still in the initial investigation stage at the Polda Metro Jaya. The legal representative ensures that he will provide more detailed explanations to the public after all the initial examination processes are completed by investigators.
For your information, the Polda Metro Jaya is investigating a report of alleged cryptocurrency trading fraud involving influencer Timothy Ronald.
Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombed Budi Hermanto, said the reporter would be questioned on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
"It is true that the Metro Jaya Police has received a police report on January 9, 2026. Where the reporter has the initials Y, about the alleged criminal act of fraud related to cryptocurrency investments," he said.
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