JABAR - The police are investigating the case of the circulation of counterfeit money after arresting the perpetrators in Jatibarang District, Indramayu, West Java (West Java) on Tuesday, March 4.
Head of the Indramayu Police Satreskrim AKP Hillal Adi Imawan said the disclosure of this case began with a public report, which suspected a counterfeit money transaction in Kebulen Village, Jatibarang District.
Responding to the report, he said, the Jatibarang Police, Indramayu Police, immediately went to the location to conduct an examination of the perpetrators.
"We received reports from the public regarding the alleged circulation of counterfeit money. Then secured the perpetrators," he said in Indramayu, Tuesday, March 4, which was confiscated by Antara.
He conveyed that after conducting an initial investigation, officers found indications of the circulation of quite large amounts of counterfeit money in the area.
His party also managed to confiscate as many as 401 counterfeit notes of Rp. 100,000 at the scene.
"The perpetrator and the evidence have now been secured at the Jatibarang Police for further investigation," he said.
Hillal said that his party was still investigating this case, to uncover the network involved in the circulation of counterfeit money.
The police are also investigating the origin of the counterfeit money, which is suspected to be circulated ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri/2025.
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According to Hillal, the modus operandi of the perpetrators is still being investigated, including whether the counterfeit money is produced in the Indramayu area or comes from other areas.
"We are still investigating the identity of the perpetrator because there are indications of the use of false identities. We continue to develop cases to uncover the circulation network," he said.
He said that before Lebaran, usually the circulation of counterfeit money tends to increase along with the increase in cash transactions in the community.
Therefore, the police urge the public to be more vigilant and thorough in receiving money.
"If you find suspicious money, immediately report it to the nearest police so that it can be followed up immediately," he said.
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