PPATK Blocks Pasif Accounts, BRI Opens Voice

BRI is committed to complying with regulations and carrying out what is the concern of the regulator, (photo: dock.bri)

JAKARTA - PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BRI is committed to complying with regulations and implementing what is a concern of the regulator, in carrying out the termination of transactions on Dormant's account.

This was conveyed by BRI Corporate Secretary Agustya Hendy Bernadi regarding the temporary suspension of accountorsmant as an effort to protect the national financial system from potential abuse. BRI is committed to implementing regulatory policies.

Previously, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) revealed that customer funds in Dormant accounts remained safe and not lost. Temporary suspension is carried out to prevent financial crimes. PPATK explained that the results of the analysis showed that many accounts from buying and selling were used for money laundering, including the mode of reactivation of the account mass to accommodate proceeds from crime.

passive accounts controlled by other parties are considered very prone to misuse. PPATK revealed that passive accounts controlled by criminals are often used in illegal transactions such as online gambling, fraud, and narcotics.

In addition, Hendy explained that BRI also continues to educate customers to use banking services appropriately and safely, including by continuing to actively transact and monitor their accounts, and not abusing accounts for unlawful purposes.

"Regarding this domestic account policy, BRI also ensures that customer funds and accounts remain safe. However, customers are also expected to always update contact data so that they can receive notifications on time and maintain communication with banks," concluded Hendy.