Nakamura Incident of 1946

 

 

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Decades ago there was a robbery of 960 kilograms of gold. However, the action was finally revealed to the public. The incident known as the Nakamura Affair occurred in 1946. It involved massive embezzlement at state pawnshops. At that time, historian Ben Anderson in Pemoeda Revolution (2018) said that the center of centralization of assets during the Japanese occupation was at the Pegadaian (red. Pawnshop) office on Kramat Street, Central Jakarta. Inside there were hundreds of kilos of gold, money and other valuables.[1]

In fact, Japan wanted to move all the goods from the local pawnshop to the Kramat street pawnshop. However, Japan finally left their homeland, leaving this treasure untouched. Supposedly, the property belonged to Indonesia in accordance with the laws of war. However, it turns out that Captain Hiroshi Nakamura thought of something else to steal it, said Vincent Houben in Histories of Scale. This reckless action was supported by his superior, Colonel Nomura Akura. Nakamura took a truck to Kramat Street to steal 960 kg of gold worth 10 to 80 million guilders. He divided the stolen profits to be stored at the house of his mistress Carla Wolff and the garden of a Chinese businessman. However, it was Carla's lifestyle that finally made Nakamura's actions discovered.[2]

Carla likes to show off and squander her wealth. He even said he was richer than the Queen of the Netherlands. "I am richer than the Queen of the Netherlands. I will sleep on a gold bed and the guests will eat from gold plates," said Carla. This is what made Dutch and British intelligence representatives suspicious. Intel was curious about the origin of his wealth and conducted an investigation. They knew the treasure was stolen. Instead of reporting, they took 20 kg of gold. However, the actions of Nakamura, Carla, Nomura Akira and two intelligence officers were discovered and detained by the Dutch government. Nakamura received the heaviest sentence while Carla was sentenced to 8 months in prison.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Emas 960 Kg Dirampok di Indonesia, Akhirnya Ketahuan Gegara Istri", www.cnbcindonesia.com., Novina Putri Bestari, Diakses pada tanggal 17 September 2024, Link: https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/market/20240914120016-17-571860/emas-960-kg-dirampok-di-indonesia-akhirnya-ketahuan-gegara-istri

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.