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Disclosure of cases of reducing oil volume in Rajeg, Tangerang Regency/doc.IST

TANGERANG - A retailer named Awaludin (38) was arrested by the police for manipulating the dose of Minya Kita-branded cooking oil and Clearness in the Kampung Kalampean area, Jambu Karya Village, Rajeg, Tangerang Regency. The mode used is to reduce the volume of each 1 liter packaging by 220-300 milliliters.

"Based on the laboratory test of the Banten metrology, one package that should have been 1,000 milliliters or 1 liter was reduced by 220-300 milliliters," said Wadirreskrimsus Banten Police, AKBP Wiwin Setiawan to reporters in Rajeg, Tangerang Regency, Wednesday, March 12.

The Role of the Perpetrators

Awaludin acts as the owner, head of the branch, as well as the manager of the packaging of packaged palm cooking oil under the brand "Minya Kita" and "Depurity". The police secured evidence in the form of 13 tons of crude or bulk that would be packaged.

"From the results of the examination, every bottle of oil packaging is 1,000 milliliters or one liter, but it is proven that the perpetrators reduced the volume," said Wiwin.

Disclosure Chronology

This case was revealed after the police conducted an investigation at the cooking oil packaging site on Monday, March 3. During the search, a number of evidences were found, such as a pump machine for oil and shelters.

The perpetrator is known to have purchased packaging, bottle caps, and labels from a company called PT Eka Arta Global. The cooking oil was then distributed to the Tangerang and Serang areas.

"In addition to volume reduction, we also check the legality of the perpetrator's business. As a result, the perpetrator does not have a SNI SPPT or a distribution permit from BPOM," explained Wiwin.

Threat of punishment

For his actions, Awaludin was charged with:

Article 113 in conjunction with Article 57 of Law Number 7 of 2014 concerning Trade.

Article 62 paragraph 1 in conjunction with Article 8 paragraph 1 of Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection.

Article 120 paragraph 1 carries a maximum imprisonment of 5 years.