After Being Questioned, Vanessa Khong And Her Father Were Immediately Arrested

Indra Kenz (left) and Vanessa Khong (right)/Photos: Instagram

JAKARTA - Vanessa Khong and Rudiyanto Pei have completed their investigation as suspects in the fraudulent investment case on the Binomo platform. They were immediately arrested.

"That's right, investigators have detained him. Starting this morning, he has been detained," said the Director of Special Economic Crimes at the National Police's Criminal Investigation Department, Brigadier General Whisnu Hermawan, when confirmed, Tuesday, April 19.

They were detained for the next 20 days. This means that Vanessa Khong and Rudiyanto Pei will temporarily languish in the Police Criminal Investigation Unit until May 9.

"The detention of the two for the next 20 days," said Whisnu.

However, no further details were given regarding the reasons behind the detention of the two. However, when referring to the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), there are three reasons for the detention.

First, it is feared that the evidence will be lost. Then, feared running away, and finally repeating his actions.

In this case, both of them are suspected of Article 5 and/or Article 10 of Law Number 8 of 2010 concerning Prevention and Eradication of the Crime of Money Laundering Article 55 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code with a penalty of 5 years in prison and a maximum fine of IDR 1 billion.

Vanessa Khong and Rudiyanto Pei were named as suspects in the fraudulent investment case under the guise of Binomo trading. Determination of the suspect for receiving a flow of funds related to the crime of money laundering.

From the results of the examination, Vanessa Khong played a role in receiving a flow of funds from Indra Kenz of IDR 1.1 billion. Then, it is suspected that he received a land gift in the South Tangerang area from his lover. The nominal amount is IDR 7.8 billion.

Investigators also blocked Vanessa Khong's account. However, the number of accounts and the nominal money in the blocked accounts have not been detailed.

Meanwhile, Vanessa Khong's father also played a role in receiving the flow of funds. The nominal is IDR 1.5 billion.

In addition, he also helped IK disguise the proceeds of crime by purchasing 10 luxury watches whose value reached IDR 8 billion.