Locus Delicti Is Abroad, The Criminal Investigation Unit Will Collaborate With Interpol To Investigate Luxury Watch Fraud Cases Of IDR 77 Billion

Bareskrim Building/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The alleged fraud case of the alleged fraudulent purchase of Richard Mille's luxury watch worth IDR 77 billion continues to be investigated. Bareskrim will also cooperate with Interpol in handling it.

"Yes (cooperation with Interpol, ed)," said the Director of Special Economic Crimes at the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency Brigadier General Whisnu Hermawan when confirmed, Wednesday, April 6.

The plan to cooperate with Interpol is because the locus delicti or the place where the crime took place, the alleged fraud case is abroad. Including the whereabouts of the reported, Richard Lee.

However, Whisnu did not elaborate further on the country or location of the alleged fraud.

"We are still investigating because the locus, modus, tempus and reported are abroad," he said.

On the other hand, Whisnu stressed that in handling this case, the investigation team would not rush. This means that all legal steps taken will be considered.

"It must be correct and professional and accountable in the investigation process. Do not let the wrong handler," said Whisnu.

The alleged fraud case began when the victim, Tony Sutrisno, bought two Richard Mille luxury watches worth IDR 77 billion. Purchases are made on a pre-order basis.

In the heating process that took place in 2019, there was an agreement that the billion black sapphire and blue sapphire clocks would be received in 2021.

However, until now the clock has never been received. However, full payment has been made.