Trapped in Debt, Asking for a Solution to the Shaman, Tasikmalaya Residents Even Lose IDR 10 Million

 

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Dizzy due to being in debt to the bank, a resident asked for the help of a shaman. Instead of paying off the debt, the resident with the initials SW (32), a resident of Purbaratu Sub-District, Tasikmalaya City, instead lost IDR. 10 million due to being deceived by the shaman. Public Relations of the Tasikmalaya Police officer, Jajang Kurniawan, said the shaman with the initials AR (65) alias 'Abah', a resident of Pagerageung Sub-District, Tasikmalaya Regency, was arrested at his home, Thursday (9/2/2023). "The perpetrator or the shaman has been arrested by the Resmob Satreskrim team," said Jajang, Friday (10/2/2023).[1]

Jajang said the fraud case started when the victim had debt problems with the bank. In the midst of the confusion, the victim finally met 'Abah', someone who claimed to be a shaman. "The victim talked about his problem, the perpetrator was immediately tricked. He claimed he could provide a solution by undergoing a money doubling ritual," said Jajang.[2]

However, the ritual of multiplying money requires capital. In addition to the nominal amount of money to be doubled, the perpetrators also said they needed to buy the requirements for the ritual. "The modus operandi was for offerings and other things, the total victim was asked for IDR. 10 million and had to be put in a black backpack," said Jajang. Like a buffalo being picked on the nose, the victim then handed over the conditional money of IDR. 10 million in a black backpack. After that the perpetrator then pretended to carry out the ritual. "The bag was then returned to the victim. The perpetrator said that tomorrow morning there would be IDR. 500 million in the bag," said Jajang.[3]

The next day, the victim hopefully opened the backpack. But it turns out that the bag only contains empty boxes. Realizing that he had been tricked, the victim finally reported it to the Police. "After receiving the report and carrying out an investigation, this fake shaman was arrested," said Jajang. In addition, the Police also secured several pieces of evidence, including jenglot, pig chains and other shamanic objects.[4]

The perpetrators were immediately arrested and charged under Article 378 and/or 372 of the Criminal Code (KUHP), with the threat of imprisonment for a maximum of four years. "We never get tired of reminding people to be careful, don't believe easily. There have been many examples of shamanic practices but it turned out to be fraud. Even like in Cianjur, fraud with the mode of this shaman turned into serial killings," said Jajang.[5] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us then, feel free in 24 hour, we will be happy to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Terlilit Utang Minta Solusi ke Dukun, Warga Tasik Malah Rugi Rp 10 Juta", www.detik.com, Faizal Amiruddin, Diakses pada tanggal 11 Februari 2023, Link: https://www.detik.com/jabar/hukum-dan-kriminal/d-6562391/terlilit-utang-minta-solusi-ke-dukun-warga-tasik-malah-rugi-rp-10-juta

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid.