After Being A Fugitive In Fraud Cases, Natalia Rusli's Lawyer Finally Surrendered To The Police

JAKARTA - Natalia Rusli's lawyer finally turned himself in to the West Jakarta Metro Police after being named a wanted list (DPO) of suspects in cases of fraud and embezzlement of Rp 45 million.

When wearing an orange shirt and mask, the short-haired woman just looked down with a regretful face.

The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the West Jakarta Metro Police, Kompol Andri Kurniawan, explained that Natalia was reported by a woman named Verawati Sanjaya to the West Jakarta Metro Police.

The suspect admitted to Verawati that she knew Indo Surya's attorney, Juniver Girsang. Then, Natalia promised to disburse the victim's cooperative in the form of money of around 40 percent and 60 percent in Indo Surya's assets.

"The incident occurred on April 16, 2020 and this NR has not been sworn in as an advocate or lawyer according to a statement from the Banten High Court," said Commissioner Andri when confirmed, Monday, March 27.

Kompol Andri continued, the Rp 45 million was handed over by the victim to Natalia Rusli in June 2020. After receiving money from the victim, Natalia Rusli submitted a power of attorney claiming to be a lawyer on the April 16, 2020 case.

"But until now the victim has not kept his promise to be able to disburse the victim's cooperative," he said.

Verawati reported Natalia on July 30, 2021 and after an investigation and investigation, the woman surrendered.

As a result of his actions, Natalia was subject to Article 378 of the Criminal Code regarding fraud and Article 372 of the Criminal Code concerning embezzlement with the threat of imprisonment for four years.

"On September 16, 2020, he was just inaugurated or sworn in as an advocate," he said.