The National Police Aim For New Suspects In The Grab Toko Case, Who Is Next?

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JAKARTA - Bareskrim Polri continues to investigate the alleged fraud and money laundering case of Grab Toko by examining several witnesses. The deepening was carried out because there were allegations of other suspects in this case.

So far, Bareskrim's investigators at the Cyber Crime Directorate have only named one suspect. He is Yudha Manggala Putra as the owner of PT Grab Toko.

"Until now, investigators are investigating evidence and examining witnesses, including the possibility of new suspects being investigated," said Head of Public Relations Division of the National Police, Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan, Tuesday, January 19.

However, Ahmad Ramadhan did not explain what indicated other suspects in this case. So far investigators are still investigating the statements of several witnesses. For example, two employees of PT Grab Toko with the initials CD and AR.

"There are 2 employees of PT. Grab Toko who have been examined, namely CD (30) as the supervisor and AR (39) as the head sales," said Ramadhan.

Although Ramadhan again did not explain what the investigators went through from the two witnesses, it is strongly suspected that they were interested in explaining the work system or how to attract violations by PT Grab Toko.

In addition, in an effort to find a bright spot regarding the possibility that new suspects, investigators will also examine other PT Grab Toko employees.

"Meanwhile, other (employees) will be examined next week," he said.

In addition, Bareskrim's Director of Cyber Crime, Brigadier General Slamet Uliandi, said that investigators would also ask for information from the Commissioner of PT Grab Toko, Anak Agung Narendra.

But the investigation is not necessarily carried out, because the investigation team is still deliberating on all possibilities.

"So we are planning to summon (Commissioner of Grab Toko) but it is being discussed first," said Slamet.

In fact, investigators will also examine several banks. This examination was carried out in relation to the account belonging to the suspect, Yudha Manggala Putra.

"Yes, we have called all of them, from BNI, BRI, BCA and Mandiri, so everyone will be summoned," he said.

So far, only BCA Bank has confirmed that it will be present to provide information. While others still have not responded after being sent an inspection notification letter.

"Only BCA is scheduled to come (examination) tomorrow (today)," continued Slamet.

For information, in this case, the owner of PT Grab Toko, Yudha Manggala Putra, was named a suspect. He is suspected of committing fraud, money laundering and embezzling Rp17 billion in consumer money.

The amount of money that was quite a lot came from 980 people who were deceived. The mode that PT Grab Toko does is by creating an online shopping website. The site lists various electronic goods at low prices so as to attract potential buyers.

But when a prospective buyer orders goods, the majority of buyers never receive the item they want. So, those who feel cheated report it.

The report is registered under the number LP / B / 0019 / I / 2021 / Bareskrim. In this case, Yudha was charged with Article 45 Paragraph 1 in conjunction with Article 28 Paragraph 1 of Law 19/2016 on Electronic Information and Transactions.