Online Arisan Auction Dealer In Salatiga Becomes Suspect Of IDR 4.6 Billion Fraud

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SALATIGA - The Salatiga Police, Central Java, has named a fictitious online social gathering auction dealer with the initials RA as a suspect in fraud that cost victims up to IDR 4.6 billion.

"RA was named a suspect and detained after sufficient preliminary evidence was obtained in the case", said Salatiga Police Chief, AKBP Indra Mardiana, quoted by Antara, Friday, September 24.

He explained that the case began with a report from a victim who participated in an arisan (regular social gathering) auction in July 2021. The victim was promised several benefits that were due in only 2 weeks.

The victim then went to the suspect's house in Kota Baru Housing, Salatiga City, to take capital together with the arisan profit.

However, Indra continued, the suspect could not be found. In fact, at the house in question, there were already many similar arisan participants who came to collect the money.

According to him, investigators are still exploring the possibility of other perpetrators in this crime.

"It is still being investigated whether this perpetrator is the main port or there is another city above it", said Indra.

For his actions, the suspect was charged with Article 372 of the Criminal Code regarding embezzlement or Article 378 of the Criminal Code regarding fraud.