Press Release Ungkap Kasus Penipuan Online

Summary

An online fraud case involving a suspect, JC, who used fake Facebook Marketplace ads to sell roof tiles to victims. After agreeing on the terms, victims paid for the tiles, but upon delivery, it was revealed that the goods were fake, and the suspect used the money for personal expenses. JC, a repeat offender with a history of theft and fraud, faces charges under Indonesian law for fraud and spreading false information. The investigation uncovered multiple other victims across Indonesia, with JC's total criminal activity resulting in significant financial losses. Evidence, including a vehicle purchased with fraudulently obtained funds, has been seized.

Takeaways

• 😀 A victim was defrauded in an online scam involving the sale of roof tiles on Facebook Marketplace.
• 😀 The fraudster pretended to be a seller from UD M Ara, offering tiles at Rp 4,200 each and convincing the victim to buy 5,200 tiles for a total of Rp 24 million.
• 😀 The victim made two payments totaling Rp 23.5 million to the fraudster’s Bank Mandiri account, based on the fraudulent transaction.
• 😀 The fraudster used fake images of tiles from a legitimate supplier and deceived the victim into believing the goods were on their way.
• 😀 After making the payment, the victim received a photo of a truck but never received the tiles, realizing the scam later.
• 😀 The fraudster’s modus operandi involved posing as a seller on Facebook and contacting real suppliers to fulfill the order, only to disappear after the victim made payment.
• 😀 The fraudster had a history of committing similar crimes and was previously convicted for theft and online fraud.
• 😀 Investigators found that the fraudster had carried out scams in various regions across Indonesia, defrauding multiple victims in different cities.
• 😀 The fraudster purchased a car using the stolen funds, which was later seized by authorities as evidence.
• 😀 The fraudster faces charges under Indonesia's Information and Electronic Transactions Law (2016) and the Criminal Code (Article 378) for fraud and spreading false information.

Q & A

What was the primary method used by the fraudster in this case?

The fraudster used fake advertisements on Facebook Marketplace to lure victims into believing they were purchasing roof tiles from a legitimate seller.

How did the victim come into contact with the fraudster?

The victim saw an advertisement for roof tiles on Facebook Marketplace and then contacted the fraudster via Messenger and later via WhatsApp to inquire about the tiles.

What was the agreed-upon price for the roof tiles, and how much did the victim pay?

The agreed price was Rp 4,200 per tile, and the victim purchased 5,000 tiles, along with 200 additional tiles, totaling Rp 24,000,000. The victim paid Rp 23,500,000 via bank transfer.

What did the fraudster do to convince the victim that the tiles were on their way?

The fraudster sent the victim a photo of a truck loaded with tiles, claiming that the shipment was on its way to the victim's address.

What happened after the victim made the payments?

Despite the payments, the tiles never arrived, and the victim eventually realized they had been scammed.

What specific charges are being brought against the fraudster?

The fraudster is charged under Indonesian law for spreading false information and committing fraud, violating the Information and Electronic Transactions Law and the Criminal Code, which could lead to up to 6 years of imprisonment or a fine.

How did the fraudster gain access to the photos used in the scam?

The fraudster stole photos from a legitimate roof tile seller, using them to create fake advertisements and trick the victims into believing the offer was real.

What other crimes has the fraudster committed in the past?

The fraudster has a criminal history, having been convicted twice: first for theft in Magetan in 2019 and then for online fraud in Rembang in 2021.

How many victims were affected by this fraud scheme, and where did they reside?

The fraudster targeted multiple victims across various regions, including Metro Lampung, Lampung Utara, Nusa Penida, Denpasar, Karangasem, Gianyar, Badung, Lungkung, Bangli, Tabanan, and Buleleng, with losses varying from Rp 2 million to Rp 10 million per victim.

What items were seized during the investigation?

During the investigation, the authorities seized a Mitsubishi Lancer car, which the fraudster had purchased using the stolen funds.