Bareskrim Reveals Bodong Medical Device Investment, Mode Of Photocopying State Officials With Rp110 Billion Losses

Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Public Relations Division Kombes Gatot Repli Handoko/PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police revealed a case of fraudulent investment in the procurement of medical devices (alkes) which caused losses of up to Rp110 billion. In this case, the mode used is taking photos of state officials.

"The investment for PPE and masks resulted in a loss of Rp. 110 billion for the victims," said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Public Relations Division Kombes Gatot Repli Handoko to reporters, Thursday, May 19.

In this case, four people have been named as suspects. They are Kevin Lim, Doni Yus Okky Wiyatama, Michael, and Vincent who are senior officials of PT Limeme Group.

The modus operandi used by the suspects is to offer profits of up to 20 to 30 percent of the capital. In fact, the suspect Kevin used photos of state officials as an attraction and convincing his victims.

However, it did not specify the number of victims who were deceived. It was only conveyed that the total recorded loss reached Rp. 110 billion.

"(The suspect, ed) posted on Instagram with government officials regarding the existence of a big project," said Gatot.

This case, continued Gatot, is in the final stages. This is because the case file is complete. So, investigators only need to hand over the evidence and the suspects, which are planned to be carried out next week.

The suspects in this case are suspected of under Article 378 of the Criminal Code and/or 372 of the Criminal Code and/or Article 3 and/or Article 4 and/or Article 5 of Law Number 8 of 2010 concerning Prevention and Eradication of the Crime of Money Laundering (TPPU).

Thus, they face a maximum imprisonment of 20 years and a fine of IDR 5 billion.