Scammers Impersonate Anti-Corruption Commission Officials to Defraud Elderly Man of 3 Billion Rupiah

Indonesian police arrested two suspects who impersonated officials of the Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) and defrauded a 70-year-old man of approximately 3 billion rupiah. The perpetrators falsely claimed they could recover government-seized assets and stole cash and valuables from the victim.

Fraud Overview

The South Tangerang Police Department revealed a case of impersonation fraud targeting an elderly victim. Two suspects—identified as A (38 years old) and EJ (45 years old)—approached a 70-year-old man in the Serpong area of South Tangerang on August 3, 2026.

How the Scam Works

The suspects used a carefully orchestrated deception scheme:

Building Trust: Suspect A claimed to possess approximately 3 billion rupiah in assets seized by the KPK (Anti-Corruption Commission)
Impersonation: Suspect EJ posed as a KPK official to convince the victim that seized assets could be recovered and released
Financial Demands: The victim was asked to transfer funds for "administrative fees" related to asset recovery
Theft Opportunity: While visiting the victim's apartment, Suspect A locked the victim in the bathroom and stole cash, a Toyota Fortuner vehicle, a bag, mobile phone, ATM card, and other valuables

The suspects had prepared counterfeit KPK-style safety vests, custom-made by an embroidery shop in Cianjur to resemble official anti-corruption agency uniforms.

Losses Incurred

The 70-year-old victim suffered material losses totaling approximately 3 billion rupiah, including:

Cash and advance fees
One Toyota Fortuner vehicle
Personal items (bag, mobile phone, ATM card)
Other valuables

After the victim screamed for help and pounded on the bathroom door for approximately one hour, building security officers rescued him.

Police Response

Within 24 hours of the report, the Serpong Police Criminal Investigation Unit arrested both suspects in Cianjur, West Java. The stolen vehicle was recovered from an apartment in the Karawaci area of Tangerang.

Both suspects face charges under Law No. 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code, with sentences ranging from 4 to 7 years imprisonment.

Warning Signs

Government officials contacting you unsolicited about seized assets
Claims that you can recover funds for a small "processing fee"
Pressure to provide cash or valuables quickly
Visitors wearing uniforms that seem hastily prepared or poorly made
Requests to be alone or isolated from family members

Prevention Tips

Always verify the identity of government officials by calling the relevant agency directly
Never give cash or access to valuables to unknown individuals
Legitimate government agencies never require advance fees for asset recovery
Consult trusted family members or legal professionals before making any payments
Request and thoroughly examine official identification
Report suspicious contacts to local police immediately

Where to Report

Indonesian National Police (Emergency: 110)
Local police precinct fraud or theft divisions
Senior citizen protection organizations