Rp. 56 Billion Lost Money From Customers In Bali, This Bank Owned By Conglomerate Chairul Tanjung Does Not Tolerate Criminals

Conglomerate Chairul Tanjung. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - PT. Bank Mega Tbk gave an explanation to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) regarding reports of a number of lost customer funds. The bank owned by the conglomerate Chairul Tanjung stated that it would not tolerate this crime, whoever the perpetrator was.

It was reported that a number of customers in Bali were reported to have lost their money which was deposited in Mega Bank. Currently, there are 14 Mega Bank customers who claim to have lost funds totaling Rp. 56 billion.

These customers are currently clients of two attorneys, Munnie Yasmin with nine customers and Suryatin Lijaya with five customers. This case began to be revealed in the news in the mass media since last February and the number is now growing.

In an information disclosure on the IDX website, Wednesday, March 31, which was signed by the President Director of Mega Bank Kostaman Thayib and Corporate Secretary Chistiana M. Damanik, the management of Mega Bank stated that they had received the complaint.

Currently, Mega Bank is still investigating and verifying the related parties by carefully tracing the transactions of these customers.

"The company will not tolerate any activity that violates company values and legal provisions. Anyone who is suspected of committing a criminal act or those who take advantage of the proceeds of crime will be processed according to the applicable laws," explained the management of Mega Bank.

The company's follow-up to overcome the impact/risk experienced as a result of this case is to take steps to report this problem to the authorities to objectively disclose the incident.

"Currently, the examination process is still ongoing," added the management of the bank owned by the 9th richest person in Indonesia.

Mega Bank will also carry out mitigation to deal with the impact/risk by still prioritizing the principles of adhering to the principles in each of its activities and being open to accepting complaints from customers who are suspected of having suffered losses. In addition, Mega Bank has also strengthened the whistleblowing system with acceptable evidence and documents that can be verified by the bank.

"In this case, bank operations, especially Bali Mega Bank, will continue as usual," explained the management of Mega Bank.