JAKARTA - The case of alleged fraud involving wedding organizers (wedding organizer/WO) has resurfaced and disturbed prospective brides.
In East Jakarta, the couple who owns WO Marwah now has to face legal proceedings after allegedly harming a number of clients who had entrusted the preparation of their happy day to the company.
The East Jakarta Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit arrested a married couple who are the owners of WO Marwah regarding alleged fraud against a number of prospective brides.
"The perpetrator of the WO Marwah owner is suspected of committing a criminal act of fraud against the prospective bride and groom has been detained since Saturday (30/5). The two perpetrators with initials RM (husband) and ER," said East Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Pol Alfian Nurrizal when confirmed in Jakarta, as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, May 31.
After being named a suspect, RM and ER were immediately detained to undergo further legal proceedings.
According to Alfian, the disclosure of this case began with a number of public reports who claimed to have suffered losses after using the services of the WO. The victims reported that the services that had been promised had not been realized even though the payment had been made.
From the results of the initial investigation, the police found indications that the suspects received a number of funds from the prospective bride and groom for the organization of the wedding event. However, after the payment was received, the obligations stated in the agreement were allegedly not fulfilled.
"After receiving payment from the victims, the perpetrator did not carry out his obligations according to the agreement and his whereabouts were unknown to the victims, resulting in many reports and complaints," explained Alfian.
This case became a concern after a number of prospective brides claimed to have difficulty contacting the WO Marwah ahead of the implementation of their wedding. This situation triggered panic because most of the needs of the event had been handed over to the organizer.
Following up on the incoming reports, the police conducted a series of investigations by examining the victims, witnesses, and collecting various evidence. Based on the results of the examination, investigators assessed that there was enough evidence to establish RM and ER as suspects.
In addition to arresting the two owners of the WO, investigators are still developing the case to uncover the possibility of other victims who have not reported. The police also traced the activities of the two suspects during the period when they could not be contacted by clients.
Regarding the alleged attempt to escape before the arrest was made, the police stated that this was still in the process of being deepened.
"Regarding whether the two of them planned to run away or not, this is still being investigated by the investigators. Currently, investigators are still investigating the motive, the activities of the perpetrators during the time they could not be contacted, and whether or not there was an attempt to avoid legal proceedings before they were finally secured by the East Jakarta Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit," explained Alfian.
The detention of the two suspects was carried out to facilitate the investigation process as well as prevent the possibility of removing evidence or repeating similar acts.
In this case, RM and ER were charged with Article 492 of the Criminal Code regarding fraudulent acts and Article 486 of the Criminal Code regarding embezzlement.
The police also invite people who feel they are victims of WO Marwah or have information related to the case to immediately report. This step is considered important to help investigators map the number of victims and uncover the case thoroughly.
Previously, the East Jakarta Metro Police revealed that WO Marwah's office, located in the Jakarta Garden City (JGC) area, Cakung, was not operating when it was checked by officers.
"Our members have checked the office of WO Marwah, which is located in JGC (Jakarta Garden City). However, our check results that the office is currently closed," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of East Jakarta Metro Police AKP Bayu Kurniawan in Jakarta, Monday (25/5).
During the investigation process, the police have also asked for additional information from a number of witnesses to strengthen the evidence. So far, a total of three witnesses have been examined regarding the alleged fraud committed by the WO.
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