Jakarta Police Bust Fake Dollars, Rupiah in South Jakarta
Jakarta Police Bust Major Counterfeit currency ring: Fake US Dollars and Rupiah Seized
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Jakarta,Indonesia – The Jakarta Metropolitan Police’s Crime and Violence Sub-Directorate (Jatanras) has successfully dismantled a significant counterfeit currency operation,seizing fake US dollars and Indonesian rupiah in South Jakarta. The inquiry, which began wiht a tip about a suspected counterfeit money transaction, has led to the arrest of multiple individuals and the recovery of substantial amounts of illicit cash.
Operation Uncovers Sophisticated Counterfeiting Scheme
The breakthrough in the case came on Tuesday, July 22, following intelligence indicating a transaction involving counterfeit money at a restaurant located on Jalan KH Abdullah Syafei No. 46, South Manggarai, Tebet District. Head of the Jatanras Sub-Directorate, Police Adjunct Chief Commissioner Abdul Rahim, confirmed the details of the operation.
“Our team received initial details about a suspected counterfeit money transaction,” Rahim stated. “We immediately launched an investigation to gather evidence and identify the individuals involved.”
Key Arrests and Evidence Recovery
The meticulous work of the Jatanras team led to the identification of two primary suspects, identified as S and ABF. In a carefully orchestrated undercover operation, officers from Operational Unit 4 met with suspect S, who was offering counterfeit US dollars.
“After reaching an agreement, suspect S contacted ABF to bring the counterfeit money to the agreed location,” Rahim explained.
At approximately 5:37 p.m. local time, ABF arrived at the scene carrying 560 counterfeit US dollars, all in $100 denominations. Shortly thereafter,at around 5:42 p.m.,both suspects S and ABF were apprehended by Operational Unit 4,with the counterfeit US dollars seized as crucial evidence.
Expansion of Investigation Leads to Further Seizures
Further interrogation of the arrested suspects revealed the existence of a third individual, identified as FE, who was allegedly the supplier of the counterfeit currency to ABF. This revelation prompted an expansion of the investigation.
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m.,police apprehended another suspect,identified as F,in Bandung City. A search of F’s residence yielded a significant discovery: an additional Rp300 million (approximately US$18,340) in counterfeit Indonesian rupiah, all in Rp100,000 denominations.
The Jakarta metropolitan Police continue to investigate the full extent of the network involved in this counterfeiting operation, emphasizing their commitment to combating financial crimes and protecting the integrity of the nation’s currency.
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Translator: Arie Nova
Editor: M Razi Rahman
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