3 Modes Often Encountered in House Buying and Selling Fraud Cases

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Along with the development of the property market, the mode of fraud in buying and selling houses is also increasingly rampant. Several prospective buyers or sellers become victims, due to their negligence and lack of knowledge. The mode can occur in various forms. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful not to get caught in a fraud that is detrimental. Here are 3 modes that are often found in cases of fraud in buying and selling houses, in Indonesia:[1]

1. House Has Been Sold, But Developer Has Not Completed Initial Land Purchase. The most common mode that occurs today is that many developers do not complete the initial land purchase, but the house has been built and sold to consumers. In addition, many developers sometimes sell buildings that are still empty land. In fact, according to applicable regulations, before selling it, the developer should have built at least 20% of the building first. This will violate Law Number 1 of 2011 which regulates housing and residential areas.
2. Withdrawing Funds from Consumers Not in Accordance with the Rules. There are also cases where unscrupulous developers will withdraw funds from consumers more than the established regulations, namely 80%. Usually, developers withdraw payments in full. Even though they have not met the requirements mentioned above. This will certainly harm the community. Unscrupulous developers who violate the law can be subject to threats. The witness is a one-year prison sentence and a fine of IDR 1 billion.
3. Developers Provide Brochures with Inappropriate Specifications. Another common fraud mode in home buying and selling involves developers providing brochures or promotional materials with specifications that do not match reality. In this case, developers will generally offer houses at attractive prices and list various facilities and advantages that seem tempting. Starting from the size of the building, the quality of the materials, to the strategic location. However, in reality this does not match what is in the field. This also violates the law, and developers can be fined up to IDR 5 billion or subject to additional criminal penalties, in the form of rebuilding housing according to the specifications in the brochure.

Learning from the cases above mentioned, the public is urged to be careful before making house buying and selling transactions, as not to be tempted and deceived afterwards. 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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Reference:

1. "Begini Modus Tipu-tipu Jual Beli Rumah, Hati-hati!", www.detik.com., 10 Apr 2025, 10 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 14 April 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/properti/tips-dan-panduan/d-7862011/begini-modus-tipu-tipu-jual-beli-rumah-hati-hati.

Not Receiving a Dime in Royalties, K-Pop Artists Sue Agencies

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After a long drama full of intrigue and uncertainty about royalties, Lee Seung Gi finally won a lawsuit against his former agency, Hook Entertainment. The actor and singer finally emerged from the dark times full of injustice. Since his debut as a singer in 2004, Lee Seung Gi has released 137 songs. But sadly, he has not received a single penny in royalties from those songs for more than 10 years.[1]

In fact, from the sale of his music, the income generated is estimated to be around 9.6 billion KRW or around Rp. 115 billion. So where did the money go? Hook as the agency that used to oversee Lee Seung Gi apparently failed to provide financial reports that should have been Seung Gi's rights. Worse still, the records from 2004 to August 2009 were lost who knows where. The court stepped in and finally declared that Hook was negligent or even intentionally hiding income data from Lee Seung Gi.[2]

'Big Planet Made' as Lee Seung Gi's new agency finally leaked part of the court's decision. The content is that Hook was severely reprimanded by the court for violating trust and contract. "Hook maintains exclusive control over Lee Seung Gi's music revenue data, making it difficult for the artist to recognize breaches of contract or unpaid royalties." Lee Seung Gi began to speak up about this problem since 2022. Not remaining silent, he immediately sent a letter of termination of the exclusive contract and demanded his rights as a singer. As a result, he succeeded in becoming one of the first Korean idols to dare to speak up about the royalty system which is sometimes still dark.[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. "Drama Royalti Lee Seung Gi Vs Hook Entertainment Tamat, Siapa Kena Skakmat?", www.detik.com., Dicky Ardian, 09 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 11 April 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/pop/korean-wave/d-7859925/drama-royalti-lee-seung-gi-vs-hook-entertainment-tamat-siapa-kena-skakmat.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

YouTuber Arrested After Visiting Isolated Tribe Island

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US YouTuber Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov landed on North Sentinel Island, Indian Ocean in March 2025. He was later arrested by Indian authorities and faces a prison sentence. North Sentinel Island is a small forested island in the Andaman Islands group, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean. The island, which is part of India, is surrounded by waters, and is adjacent to the mainland of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia.[1]

What did the YouTuber do to get caught by authorities? Survival International reports that Polyakov initially landed on North Sentinel Island for a few minutes. His goal was to make contact with the Sentinelese tribe, the island's indigenous people. Polyakov did not see any members of the tribe around him. He left a can of cola and a coconut as "offerings". Visits to North Sentinel are illegal under local law. The Indian coast guard patrols a buffer zone near its shores to prevent outsiders from coming too close. However, Polyakov managed to land and leave his belongings behind, despite being caught.[2]

Survival International Director Caroline Pearce explained that the Sentinelese people do not have immunity to common diseases from outside such as flu and measles. This is because they are an indigenous tribe that wants to live isolated in their territory. If they are exposed to diseases that are common to us, members of the tribe can die and the entire tribe can become extinct. Therefore, the wishes of the tribe must be respected. One way is by not visiting them on their island.[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. "Kenapa YouTuber Ditangkap Usai Kunjungi Pulau Suku Asli di Samudra Hindia?", www.detik.com., Trisna Wulandari, 09 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 11 April 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/edu/detikpedia/d-7859806/kenapa-youtuber-ditangkap-usai-kunjungi-pulau-suku-asli-di-samudra-hindia.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Giant US Tuna Company Sued for Alleged Abuses in Its Supply Chain

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Four Indonesian fishermen filed a lawsuit against the giant US tuna company, Bumble Bee Foods, in mid-March. In the lawsuit document dated March 12, the four fishermen are: Akhmad, Angga, Muhammad Sahrudin and Muhammad Syafi'i. Meanwhile, those representing the plaintiffs are the legal team from Greenpeace US. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in California, United States.[1]

In the lawsuit, they accuse Bumble Bee Foods of “knowingly profiting” from forced labor, debt bondage, and other abuses in its supply chain. They also claim Bumble Bee violated human trafficking laws by importing seafood caught through forced labor. The four fishermen were employed by a recruiting company, which withheld a large portion of their wages as administrative fees, known as debt bondage. Under these conditions, the fishermen received little or no pay. They were also threatened with large fines if they resigned. The four plaintiffs worked on three different fishing vessels that supplied Bumble Bee with tuna. However, they experienced the same conditions: physical abuse and forced laboring. In the lawsuit, Syafi'i and Sahrudin accuse their captain of frequently beating them. Akhmad was forced to continue working despite being badly injured and Angga was not given proper food.[2]

Attorney Agnieszka Fryszman said the case is the first case of fishing vessel slavery brought against a U.S. seafood company. "The fishing vessels never actually have to dock. So the workers are really trapped," Fryszman said. "That makes it easier for them to get caught up in forced labor and human trafficking." As the defendant, Bumble Bee said it was aware of the fishermen's lawsuit. Bumble also said it would not comment on the ongoing legal process. The allegations have not been tested in court. Bumble Bee is one of the oldest canned seafood companies in the U.S. and has the largest market share of canned and bagged tuna in the country.[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. "4 Nelayan Indonesia Gugat Perusahaan Tuna Raksasa Amerika Serikat", www.cnnindonesia.com., 22 Maret 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 10 April 2025, Link: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/internasional/20250322182133-106-1211952/4-nelayan-indonesia-gugat-perusahaan-tuna-raksasa-amerika-serikat

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Man Arrested on Felony Battery Charges in Florida

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A man (Frank Mandolini, 43) was arrested and charged with felony battery in Florida after a woman sought help from an Amazon delivery driver, who alerted the Police. Authorities responded to the address around 4:45 p.m. local time and a deputy with the sheriff's office arrived at the home to find the woman who "appeared in distress and had obvious red marks on her neck," sitting on the front porch with Mandolini, the affidavit said.[1]

The woman told authorities that she and Mandolini, who had been divorced for 7 years but were still living together as a family unit, were lying in bed when she "confronted Frank about his phone and tablet" and "accused him of using them to talk to other women or watching porn." The accusation infuriated Mandolini, who then allegedly grabbed her by the neck, dragged her to the floor and began choking her. The woman said Mandolini only let her go when she begun to "lose consciousness and almost blacked out."[2]

Mandolini later, while en route to jail, admitted to the deputy that he "did choke her but did not cause her to lose her breath." He also wanted the deputy to document he did commit the offense he was being charged with, the affidavit said. Mandolini was charged with one count of felony battery domestic violence by strangulation.[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. "Man arrested after woman whispers 'help me' to Amazon delivery driver in Florida", www.yahoo.com., Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 7 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 9 April 2025, Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-arrested-woman-whispers-help-154920423.html

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Island Near Antarctica Hit by Donald Trump's Trade Tariffs

  

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Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australian external territories, both accessible only by a two-week boat trip from Perth on Australia’s west coast, are among the most remote places on Earth. Both islands are completely uninhabited. The last human visit was believed to have been almost 10 years ago. But ironically, the islands have not escaped Trump’s 10 percent trade tariffs.[1]

Heard and McDonald Islands are featured on a list released by the White House of “countries” that will be subject to new trade tariffs. Heard and McDonald Islands are among several Australian “external territories” listed separately on the tariff list for Australia. External territories are parts of Australia that do not have their own governments, but have a unique relationship with the federal government. They are the ones featured on the White House list.[2]

Export figures from Heard Island and McDonald Islands are confusing. The area has fisheries but no buildings or human habitation. Despite this, according to World Bank export data, the US imported $1.4 million worth of products from Heard Island and McDonald Islands in 2022, almost all of which was “machinery and electricity.” In the previous five years, imports from Heard Island and McDonald Islands ranged from $15,000 to $325,000 per year.[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. "Pulau yang Dihuni Penguin Kena Tarif Dagang Trump, Ini Besarannya", www.kompas.com., Albertus Adit, 04/04/2025, Diakses pada tanggal 7 April 2025, Link: https://www.kompas.com/global/read/2025/04/04/210930070/pulau-yang-dihuni-penguin-kena-tarif-dagang-trump-ini-besarannya?source=headline

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Five Main Characteristics of Illegal Online Loans

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The Financial Services Authority (OJK) warns against being seduced by illegal online loans (pinjol) which are increasingly rampant. Applications for illegal pinjol usually increase along with the increase in additional needs during the Eid moment. Quoted from the official Instagram account @ojkindonesia, these additional needs include clothing, distributing money or THR (Holiday allowance), cake parcels, to travel tickets. In this condition, people often get trapped by illegal pinjol. OJK also asked the public to recognize the characteristics of illegal pinjol as follows so they can avoid them:[1]

1. First, Not registered or licensed by the Financial Services Authority. 
2. Second, illegal online loans often use names that resemble legal online loans to trick victims. 
3. Third, illegal online loans offer fast loans without conditions and the granting process is too easy. 
4. Fourth, illegal online loans often offer loans via SMS or WhatsApp from unknown numbers. 
5. Fifth, the interest given, loan fees, and fines are not transparent.

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Reference:

1. "Hati-hati Bujuk Rayu Pinjol Ilegal! Kenali Ciri-cirinya Agar Tidak Terjebak", www.detik.com., Andi Hidayat, 31 Maret 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 4 April 2025, Link: https://finance.detik.com/fintech/d-7849412/hati-hati-bujuk-rayu-pinjol-ilegal-kenali-ciri-cirinya-agar-tidak-terjebak

Italy Tightens Citizenship Claims Through Descent

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On March 28, the Italian government tightened the rules for claiming citizenship through jus sanguinis, or bloodline. The law will go to parliament for ratification within 60 days. More changes could be made, but for now, new citizenship applications must meet new requirements. The sudden change affects thousands of people around the world who are hoping or preparing to get an Italian passport. The pizza country’s passport is one of the most coveted and currently the easiest to obtain. Under the new rules, applicants must have at least one Italian parent or grandparent to apply under jus sanguinis.[1]

They must also demonstrate proficiency in Italian, previously only required for naturalization through residency or marriage. The proficiency test is a five-part state exam held several times a year, or a higher level equivalency exam for those who do not live in Italy. Currently, applicants do not have to live in Italy, but must have lived in the country for three years to qualify. Previously, anyone with Italian ancestors who lived after 17 March 1861, when the Kingdom of Italy was founded, was eligible for citizenship. The process took about two years with costs ranging from notary fees and document translation to thousands of dollars to hire a company to do all the work.[2] 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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1. "Italia Tutup Pintu Klaim Kewarganegaraan Via Kakek-nenek Buyut", www.detik.com., Ahmad Masaul Khoiri, 03 Apr 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 4 April 2025, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7853721/italia-tutup-pintu-klaim-kewarganegaraan-via-kakek-nenek-buyut?utm_source=detik.com&utm_medium=referral

2. Ibid.

Hooters Restaurants Files for Bankruptcy

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Hooters — the restaurant chain first known for its orange-clad, all-female wait staff and then its chicken wings — filed for bankruptcy, the company announced Monday. But the decades-old brand said it isn’t going anywhere. In the bankruptcy process, the company plans to sell all of its 100 company-owned restaurants to two franchisee groups that operate Hooters locations in the Tampa, Florida, and Chicago areas. The combined group collectively operates a third of the US franchised-owned locations, according to the press release.[1]

The company said it plans to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in “approximately 90-120 days.” “Today’s announcement marks an important milestone in our efforts to reinforce Hooters’ financial foundation and continue delivering the guest-obsessed hospitality experience and delicious food our customers and communities have come to expect,” said Sal Melilli, chief executive officer of Hooters of America in the release. Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas court, a common route for struggling companies hoping to solve their financial problems through reorganization.[2] 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. "Hooters files for bankruptcy", edition.cnn.com., Ramishah Maruf, 31 Maret 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 3 April 2025, Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/31/business/hooters-restaurant-bankruptcy/index.html

2. Ibid.

Customer Files a Police Report Because of Glass Shards Found in Iced Coffee

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A real-life incident recently unfolded at a Kopitiam in Seri Kembangan, where a customer shockingly discovered glass shards in their iced coffee. The ordeal was shared in a Serdang community Facebook group, accompanied by photos of the contaminated drink and the police report filed against the establishment.[1]

According to the report, the customer had purchased 5 iced coffees from the kopitiam around 6am on 21 Mar 2025. Upon bringing them home, their child, who was unpacking the drinks, immediately noticed something odd — sharp fragments lurking inside the beverage. To grasp the full extent of the danger, the customer strained the coffee, revealing an alarming pile of glass shards that closely resembled ice cubes. To prove they weren’t mistaken, they even pressed the fragments against the strainer, demonstrating that the pieces were, without a doubt, solid glass.[2]

What made the situation even more unsettling was that some shards were so tiny they settled inconspicuously at the bottom of the glass. Worse still, the contamination wasn’t limited to a single cup — all 5 iced coffees contained glass. The customer attempted to return to the Kopitiam to raise the issue but found it had already closed for the day. Left with no other recourse, they proceeded to file a police report to bring awareness to the matter.[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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1. "Glass Shards Found in Kopitiam Iced Coffee, Customer Files Police Report", sg.style.yahoo.com, Iman Sofia, 29 March 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 30 Maret 2025, Link: https://sg.style.yahoo.com/glass-shards-found-kopitiam-iced-040023966.html

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Bekasi Youth Dies in Cambodia Allegedly Victim of Human Trafficking

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Diana (43) is the mother of Soleh Darmawan (24). Diana explained that her son worked in Cambodia starting from an offer from a job search foundation with an office in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, in mid-February 2025. At that time, Soleh was promised work in the hotel sector in Thailand. Coincidentally, Soleh had been involved in the hotel world for a long time. Soleh then visited the foundation's office on February 17, 2025. Soleh then agreed to work in Thailand. After reaching an agreement, Soleh returned to his residence to ask for his parents' blessing. Exactly on February 18, 2025, Soleh finally left for Thailand by plane even though his mother had forbidden him.[1]

Upon arriving in Thailand, Soleh contacted his mother while reminding her not to worry about him. Within four days, the two of them continued to communicate every day. However, after that, their communication suddenly broke off. During the communication break, Diana was always worried about her son's fate. This worry finally peaked when she was suddenly contacted by a man named Kevin in a video call on the evening of March 2, 2025. In the middle of the conversation, Diana was surprised when the video call camera showed Soleh sitting slumped on the bed. She repeatedly called her son, but Soleh did not respond at all. After that, their conversation ended. On the morning of March 3, 2025, Kevin contacted her again. He informed her that his son had died. The news made her very sad. She immediately asked Kevin to return her son's body.[2]

On March 15, 2025, Soleh's body arrived in Indonesia and was immediately taken to the funeral home. Upon arriving at the funeral home, Diana saw stitches on her son's waist. She thought there was something odd about her son's death. The family gave up. Finally, Soleh was buried on March 16, 2025. The burial was carried out next to his house. In addition, Diana just found out that her son actually worked in Cambodia as an online gambling operator (judol).[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. "Pemuda Bekasi Meninggal Saat Bekerja di Kamboja, Ada Luka di Pinggang", www.kompas.com., Achmad Nasrudin Yahya, Faieq Hidayat, 27/03/2025, Diakses pada tanggal 29 Maret 2025, Link: https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2025/03/27/21035811/pemuda-bekasi-meninggal-saat-bekerja-di-kamboja-ada-luka-di-pinggang?page=2

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Death Row Inmate In Japan Gets IDR 23.9 Billion Compensation

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A Japanese man wrongly convicted of murder, who holds the record for the world's longest-serving death row inmate, has been awarded 217 million yen ($1.8 million) in compensation. Last year, the 89-year-old Japanese man was convicted of a murder he did not commit. Former boxer Iwao Hakamada spent four decades in prison for a murder he did not commit. Last year, Hakamada was convicted of the murder of four people in 1966, after a relentless campaign by his sister and others. The compensation represents 12,500 yen ($100) for each day of the more than four decades Hakamada spent behind bars, most of which was on death row with each day potentially being his last. The Shizuoka District Court, in a ruling dated Monday (3/24) as reported by a court spokesperson, ruled that "the plaintiff will be awarded 217,362,500 yen." The same court ruled in September last year that Hakamada was not guilty in a retrial of his case, and that police had destroyed evidence in the case.[1]

Hakamada, the court said at the time, had been subjected to "inhumane interrogation intended to extract a 'confession' from him that he later retracted." The final amount of compensation for Hakamada, according to local media reports, was a record. But Hakamada's legal team said the amount was not enough to make up for the pain he endured during his imprisonment. Hakamada is only the fifth death row inmate to be retried in Japan's post-war history. The four previous cases also resulted in acquittals.[2] 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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1. "Pria Jepang Terpidana Mati Terlama di Dunia Dapat Kompensasi Rp. 23,9 M", www.detik.com., Novi Christiastuti, 25 Maret 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 26 Maret 2025, Link: https://news.detik.com/internasional/d-7840856/pria-jepang-terpidana-mati-terlama-di-dunia-dapat-kompensasi-rp-23-9-m?page=2

2. Ibid.

20 Years After Eviction, Karawang Resident Still Pays Property Tax

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "The Case of the Image of Lord Shiva Being the Background of a Nightclub in Bali", "21 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh Arrested by Immigration Officers in Garut Regency", you may read also "Man Causing Trouble at Airport Ends Up in Jail" and on this occasion we will discuss about '20 Years After Eviction, Karawang Resident Still Pays Property Tax'.

It has been 20 years since Henny's house and land in Karawang, West Java, were evicted to make way for the construction of a road to the Batujaya bridge. However, to this day, she is still receiving bills and paying property tax (PBB) on the land she no longer occupies. Henny claims that her house and land in Krajan Hamlet, Batujaya Village, were evicted in 2005. She was forced to give up 426 square meters of land for the construction of the Karawang-Bekasi connecting road, despite rejecting the compensation offered by the government.[1]

"I also still pay property tax, the last time in 2024 I also got SPPT (Tax Payable Notification Letter) and I just paid it," said Henny. When she was evicted in 2005, Henny said her land was only valued at IDR 80 thousand per meter. That amount was far from her initial request of IDR 230 thousand per meter. In fact, the payment was made in installments. "On top of that, the payment was also paid in installments by the government. Well, I got evicted and ended up in a mess," she said. Henny also admitted that she had been forced to sign blank receipts three times, without knowing that it meant she had agreed to the payment. "I didn't know, I was a layman. Well, what was it like at that time, signing on the blank form. Well, I just accepted it, if it wasn't accepted my house would be evicted too, it would be leveled with a excavator," she said. "Every night I cried. Many said that I got evicted and ended up in a mess. I've been holding back the pain for 20 years," she said.[2]

Now Henny works as a nanny in Bekasi, while her children live in another house that she slowly built with the help of relatives. She hopes that the Regent of Karawang and the Governor of West Java can pay attention to this case. She is asking for justice and payment of the remaining compensation that is appropriate. This case has entered the court realm, but only as a criminal case against the related official, not a civil case regarding the right to compensation. "I used to be a witness in court, but when the criminal case was the same official, he was caught up in the law. Well, I'm a layman and I don't understand, he said why not try to enter a civil case like that," said Henny.[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. "20 Tahun Rumahnya di Karawang Sudah jadi Jalan, Henny Masih Bayar Pajak", www.kompas.com., Farida Farhan, Ihsanuddin, 22/03/2025, Diakses pada tanggal 26 Maret 2025, Link: https://regional.kompas.com/read/2025/03/22/145823078/20-tahun-rumahnya-di-karawang-sudah-jadi-jalan-henny-masih-bayar-pajak?source=headline

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

The Case of the Image of Lord Shiva Being the Background of a Nightclub in Bali

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "21 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh Arrested by Immigration Officers in Garut Regency", "Man Causing Trouble at Airport Ends Up in Jail", you may read also "Here's How to Avoid Fraudulent Investments" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'The Case of the Image of Lord Shiva Being the Background of a Nightclub in Bali'.

A nightclub in Bali was caught using Lord Shiva as a background image for a DJ's music performance. Hindus were also angry. A video circulating virally on social media shows one of the nightclubs in Bali using the Lord Shiva as a background while an electronic music performance by a disc jockey (DJ) is taking place. From the video on social media, a nightclub is seen filled with visitors. It is narrated that the club is one of the largest nightclubs in Bali. The sound of the disco music played by the DJ is pounding. The atmosphere is twinkling with red ornaments. A large image and symbol of Lord Shiva are prominent in the background of the DJ's stage.[1] 

The video circulating on social media has prompted the Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI) Bali to prepare a warning letter for the nightclub that is considered to have insulted the Hindu religion. "We will first investigate who it is," said PHDI Bali Secretary Putu Wirata Dwikora. Although the mastermind behind the alleged harassment is not yet known, Wirata emphasized that PHDI Bali has prepared an open warning letter for the perpetrators of the broadcast to clarify.[2]

"Second, we are preparing an open letter first if we don't know who the perpetrator is, we will prepare an open letter," he said firmly. "While we are trying to find out, we don't want to wait too long, we will issue an open summons to whoever the perpetrator is to be responsible so that they can clarify and explain," Wirata added. He conveyed the feelings of Hindus who felt harassed and their beliefs were tarnished because the gods who should be sanctified and worshiped in temples or other holy places were instead placed in inappropriate places. "But we also want to hear what their reasons are for showing it in such a place, is there an acceptable reason. Although we don't judge immediately, Hindus feel harassed, their beliefs are tarnished. But we are open for clarification," Wirata explained.[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. "Dewa Siwa Jadi Latar Kelab Malam di Bali, Umat Hindu Mau Somasi", www.detik.com., Rizki Setyo Samudero, 02 Feb 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 23 Maret 2025, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7759714/dewa-siwa-jadi-latar-kelab-malam-di-bali-umat-hindu-mau-somasi.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

21 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh Arrested by Immigration Officers in Garut Regency

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Man Causing Trouble at Airport Ends Up in Jail", "Here's How to Avoid Fraudulent Investments", you may read also "Malaysian Police Raid Illegal Dimsum Restaurant" and on this occasion we will discuss about '21 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh Arrested by Immigration Officers in Garut Regency'.

"This report started with a group of 21 men who were taken by a travel car and wanted to stay at one of the inns located at Karang Paranje Beach, Karyasari Village, Cibalong District, Garut Regency, West Java," said Indra (Head of the Class I Non TPI Tasikmalaya Immigration Office). At that time the innkeeper asked for the identity of the group of guests, but they could not show their identity. This certainly raised suspicion, so that residents took the initiative to report to the Cibalong Police, Garut Regency.[1]

"Following up on the report, the Cibalong Police, Garut Regency, immediately went to the inn and conducted an examination of the 21 men. It turned out to be true so the Police coordinated with us, after we checked further it was true that they were foreign nationals," said Indra. Based on the findings, Indra said that his party was authorized to take administrative immigration action. Until now, 21 Bangladeshi men have been secured in the Tasikmalaya Class Immigration Office Detention Room. They have been included in the travel ban list and will be deported.[2] 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. "Dikira Liburan ramai-ramai ke Garut, Ternyata Semuanya Imigran Gelap", www.detik.com., Faizal Amiruddin, 22 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 22 Maret 2025, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7835660/dikira-liburan-ramai-ramai-ke-garut-ternyata-semuanya-imigran-gelap

2. Ibid.

Man Causing Trouble at Airport Ends Up in Jail

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Here's How to Avoid Fraudulent Investments", "Malaysian Police Raid Illegal Dimsum Restaurant", you may read also "Serang Police Arrest Perverted Shaman" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Man Causing Trouble at Airport Ends Up in Jail'.

A 30-year-old man ended up in court after causing trouble at Changi Airport, Singapore. He refused to accept being overtaken by an airport shuttle bus. The man was charged in court with causing a public nuisance and behaving threateningly towards a public service worker at Changi Airport. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) received a report of a dispute at Changi Airport on 31 January 2025 at about 2.10pm involving a private-hire driver and an airport shuttle bus driver.[1]

The man allegedly got angry at the shuttle driver for changing lanes. He then followed the bus and used his car to block the shuttle bus. He then got out of his car and gesticulated and shouted expletives at the shuttle bus driver. When the shuttle bus driver tried to leave, the man kicked the bus door and threw his cell phone at the bus in an aggressive manner. He was then arrested by the police at the scene.[2] 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. "Bang Jago Bertingkah di Changi, Tendang Pintu Bus-Maki-maki Driver", travel.detik.com., Syanti Mustika, 14 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 20 Maret 2025, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7822428/bang-jago-bertingkah-di-changi-tendang-pintu-bus-maki-maki-driver?utm_source=detik.com&utm_medium=referral

2. Ibid.

Here's How to Avoid Fraudulent Investments

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Malaysian Police Raid Illegal Dimsum Restaurant", "Serang Police Arrest Perverted Shaman", you may read also "The Requirements and Costs for Handling of a Lost or Damaged Land Certificate" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Here's How to Avoid Fraudulent Investments'.

As quoted from the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) website, the following are ways that can be done to avoid fraudulent investments, and reported by kompas.com:[1]

1. Check Investment Entity Licensing.
2. Beware of the Promise of High Returns. Fraudulent investments promise unreasonable returns. Some illegal investments use Ponzi schemes, where profits given to old investors come from new investors' funds.
3. Understand How the Company Works, if a company is not transparent in its operations, then this is a danger sign.
4. Don't Get Caught Up in Trends and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out/FOMO). You don't need to rush into making investment decisions without understanding the risks.
5. Determine your financial goals and choose the appropriate instrument.

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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Reference:

1. "Ciri-Ciri Investasi Bodong dan Cara Menghindarinya", money.kompas.com., Nur Jamal Shaid, 11/03/2025, Diakses pada tanggal 17 Maret 2025, Link: https://money.kompas.com/read/2025/03/11/223452226/ciri-ciri-investasi-bodong-dan-cara-menghindarinya?source=sorotan#google_vignette

Malaysian Police Raid Illegal Dimsum Restaurant

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Serang Police Arrest Perverted Shaman", "The Requirements and Costs for Handling of a Lost or Damaged Land Certificate", you may read also "A Property Fraud Story From Shenzhen, China" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Malaysian Police Raid Illegal Dimsum Restaurant'.

Usually, food places such as cafes or restaurants operate in shops located in busy areas. However, there are some who prefer hidden places. Like this dimsum food place in Penang, Malaysia. Not because there are no stalls, the decision to open inside the house is because the owner does not have an operating permit. Officers from the Penang City Council (MBPP) recently conducted a surprise raid on a house in the Southwest district and found the illegal dimsum food place.[1]

In the official statement from MBPP, it was written that the raid was carried out on Saturday at 09.00 by officers from the Licensing Department and the Law Enforcement Department. The confiscated items range from business signs, chairs, dining tables, gas cylinders, and food storage shelves. Later, the confiscated equipment will be taken to a storage facility. Furthermore, the Penang City Council will continue to enforce strict legal action against any operator who carries out business activities without a valid permit from the government.[2] 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. "Polisi Grebek Tempat Makan Dimsum Ilegal di Dalam Rumah", food.detik.com., Riska Fitria - detikFood, 11 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 17 Maret 2025, Link: https://food.detik.com/info-kuliner/d-7817553/polisi-grebek-tempat-makan-dimsum-ilegal-di-dalam-rumah?mtype=mpc.ctr.A-boxccxmpcxmp-modelA

2. Ibid.

Serang Police Arrest Perverted Shaman

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "The Requirements and Costs for Taking Care of a Lost or Damaged Land Certificate", "A Property Fraud Story From Shenzhen, China", you may read also "A German Tourist Smuggling Cultural Objects" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Serang Police Arrest Perverted Shaman'.

Serang Police arrested a shaman with the initials OW (31), a perpetrator of sexual abuse under the guise of providing treatment. The woman with the initials D (25) became a victim because she wanted to recover from the pressure of being in debt. OW was arrested on Tuesday (11/3) yesterday. The sexual abuse was committed against the victim in the middle of last year and was reported to the PPA Unit of the Serang Police. "We arrested the suspect OW at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 afternoon," said Serang Police Chief AKBP Condro Sasongko, Friday (14/3/2025).[1]

According to him, the victim took a shortcut by asking for help from a shaman. The victim himself was indeed in debt. "Initially around June 2024 the victim was in debt, when he first met the suspect, the victim told him all his personal problems," he explained. The perpetrator used a ritual mode on the victim. During the ritual, the victim was then raped by the perpetrator.[2]

"The victim followed the suspect's invitation to perform a ritual of intercourse, feeling deceived, the victim then reported it to the Police," said Condro. From this arrest, the police found various evidence of shamanism. Such as keris and coconut fiber and an object he called raja tamarind. "There are 2 keris and 1 object of the raja tamarind," he concluded.[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. "Polisi Tangkap Dukun Cabul di Serang, Ngaku Bisa Obati Stres", www.detik.com., Bahtiar Rifa'i, 14 Maret 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 15 Maret 2025, Link: https://news.detik.com/berita/d-7823935/polisi-tangkap-dukun-cabul-di-serang-ngaku-bisa-obati-stres.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

The Requirements and Costs for Handling of a Lost or Damaged Land Certificate

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "A Property Fraud Story From Shenzhen, China", "A German Tourist Smuggling Cultural Objects", you may read also "This Is The Reason Why There Are Not Many Skyscrapers In Europe" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'The Requirements and Costs for Handling of a Lost or Damaged Land Certificate'.

Floods have hit several areas in Indonesia. Floods often sweep away a number of items in the house, including land certificates. For flood victims who have lost their land certificates or whose land certificates are damaged, there is no need to worry. Because, it can still be taken care of by submitting an application to replace the damaged or lost land certificate. After the certificate is taken care of, it is best to immediately convert it into digital form. According to the Minister of ATR/BPN Nusron Wahid, this is so that ownership of the land certificate remains safe even though a disaster occurs. "With electronic certificates, there should be no worries about the certificate being washed away or damaged by floods. Everything is stored in the digital world and only owners with access can use it," he said in a written statement.[1]

Then, what are the requirements and costs required to take care of a lost or damaged certificate? In the case of a Damaged Certificate, the Requirements for Taking Care of a Damaged Certificate are as follows:[2]

• Sign the application form and signed by the applicant or his/her attorney on the stamp.
• Power of Attorney if authorized.
• Photocopy of the applicant's identity (KTP and KK) and the attorney if authorized, which has been matched with the original by the counter officer.
• Photocopy of the Deed of Establishment and ratification of the legal entity that has been matched with the original by the counter officer, for legal entities; and
• Original certificate.

And, as an additional information, to get a replacement certificate, usually a fee of IDR 50,000 will be charged per land title certificate. The processing time is around 19 working days, but this depends on each land office. Reported by the SIPPN website of the Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform, the way to submit the document is to come to the Land Office. Then, submit the required documents to the counter service and pay the registration fee to the counter payment. After that, the placement of the certificate will be processed and issued. After being issued, the certificate owner can pick it up at the Land Office service counter where he replaced the land certificate.

In the event of a lost land certificate, the requirements for processing a lost land certificate are as follows:[3]

• Sign the application form and signed by the applicant or his/her attorney on the stamp.
• Power of Attorney if authorized.
• Photocopy of the applicant's identity (KTP and KK) and the attorney if authorized, which has been matched with the original by the counter officer;
• Photocopy of the Deed of Establishment and ratification of the legal entity that has been matched with the original by the counter officer, for legal entities; and
• Original certificate.
• Statement under oath by the rights holder or the person who lost it.
• Letter of report of loss from the local Police.

And also, as an additional information, the cost to issue a replacement for a lost land certificate is around IDR. 350,000 per certificate. The details are IDR. 200,000 for the oath fee, IDR. 100,000 for the cost of a copy of the Measurement Letter, and IDR. 50,000 for the registration fee. Those are the requirements and costs for taking care of a lost or damaged land certificate.

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. "Syarat dan Biaya Urus Sertifikat Tanah yang Hilang Atau Rusak gegara Banjir", www.detik.com., Almadinah Putri Brilian, 10 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 13 Maret 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/properti/tips-dan-panduan/d-7815438/syarat-dan-biaya-urus-sertifikat-tanah-yang-hilang-atau-rusak-gegara-banjir

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.