South Jakarta Car Scam: Viral Deceptive Selling Tactics – Arrests Made
Duo Arrested in South Jakarta for Multi-Million Rupiah Car Fraud Scheme
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Alleged Perpetrators Posed as Gadget Counter Owner and Motorcycle Club member, Targeting Tens of Victims
South Jakarta – Authorities in South Jakarta have apprehended two individuals suspected of orchestrating a elegant car fraud scheme that has allegedly defrauded dozens of victims out of millions of Rupiah. The arrests,confirmed by the Head of Public Relations for the South Jakarta Metro Police,Commissioner Murodih,took place on Saturday,July 26,2025,in Teluknaga,Tangerang,Banten.
the Deceptive Operation Unraveled
The inquiry began following a report filed by a victim,identified by the initials MP,who was allegedly swindled out of Rp 169 million. The incident,which unfolded on Sunday,July 29,2025,at an apartment in the Kebayoran Baru area of South Jakarta,involved the sale of an “expander car.”
According to Commissioner Murodih, the victim initially connected with the perpetrators, who operated under the name Daffano Saputra on Instagram, to purchase a BMW F30. The initial dialog was established via WhatsApp, where the victim was informed that a showroom representative would contact them.
A Web of Deception and Escalating Demands
The following day, the victim received confirmation of the car sale, valued at Rp 169 million. Subsequently, the perpetrators contacted the victim again, this time claiming the BMW F30 was worth Rp 440 million. They asserted that the remaining balance had been “bailed out” by them, creating a false sense of urgency and obligation for the victim.
“So the victim must replace,” Murodih explained, detailing how the victim was directed to make transfers to two different bank accounts. The first transfer, totaling Rp 41,900,000, was made to an account numbered 901955283930, registered under the name Avina isfiani. The second transfer, amounting to Rp 27,800,000, was sent to SEA Bank Account Number 901186145838, under the name Mira Puspita. These payments were reportedly made in stages.
The Red Flags and the Report
Suspicion arose when the victim, upon receiving a photo of the BMW from the perpetrators, cross-referenced it using a Google request. The search revealed that the car’s image was identical to a vehicle listed by another showroom. Upon contacting the other showroom, the victim was informed that the car was still available and had not been sold.
This finding prompted the victim to report the fraudulent activity to the south Jakarta Metro Police. The case is currently under active investigation by the South Jakarta Metro Police.
The alleged perpetrators, one of whom claimed to be the owner of a gadget counter and a member of a prominent motorcycle club in Jogjakarta, are believed to have targeted a meaningful number of individuals. The exact number of victims is still being resolute, but preliminary reports suggest it could be in the tens.
The South Jakarta Metro Police are urging anyone who may have fallen victim to similar fraudulent schemes to come forward and report their experiences to assist in the ongoing investigation.
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