Indonesian Immigration Launches Pre-Investment Visit Visa, These are the Requirements

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Woman in Lampung Arrested for Remarrying Without Husband's Permit", "Knowing the Terms of Visiting Visa in Indonesia", "Does Indonesia Implementing Citizenship By Investment?" you may read also "Indonesia Launches Second Home Visa" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Indonesian Immigration Launches Pre-Investment Visit Visa, These are the Requirements'.

The Directorate General of Immigration officially launched the Pre-Investment Visit Visa service on Wednesday (8/2/2023). "Through the Pre-investment Visit Visa, Immigration makes it easy for world-class investors to come to Indonesia in order to study and review business potential in the sectors they are targeting," said Public Relations Sub-coordinator of the Directorate General of Immigration Achmad Nur Saleh, in a written statement, Wednesday (8/2 /2023).[1]

The Pre-Investment Visa is considered as a solution to create an increasingly conducive investment climate for middle to upper class Foreign Citizens (WNA). In addition, added Achmad, foreigners can also take care of investor administration with the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), lawyers and notaries. "So, foreigners can prepare everything optimally," he said.[2]

Terms and how to make a Pre-Investment Visit Visa

For your information, the validity period of the Pre-Investment Visit Visa is 180 days with a Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) fee of IDR 6 million. Pre-investment Visit Visa can be submitted online through the website molina.imigration.go.id. "The applicant does not need a guarantor or sponsor in Indonesia," said Achmad. Here's how to apply for a Pre-Investment Visit Visa:[3]

1. Before filling an application, foreigners need to register an account first;
2. Foreigners can 'log-in' and 'fill out' the available forms;
3. If all data is confirmed is correct, the process continues to the payment page;
4. Payment can be made with a credit or debit card bearing the Visa, Mastercard or JCB logo. The card used does not have to be in the name of the foreigner concerned;
5. If the application and payment have been completed, the foreigner will receive a visa document in electronic form sent via e-mail.

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References:

1. "Imigrasi Luncurkan Visa Kunjungan Pra-Investasi, Ini Syaratnya", travel.kompas.com., Diakses pada tanggal 11 Februari 2023, Link: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2023/02/10/110700427/imigrasi-luncurkan-visa-kunjungan-pra-investasi-ini-syaratnya

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Woman in Lampung Arrested for Remarrying Without Husband's Permit

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Trapped in Debt, Asking for a Solution to the Shaman, Tasikmalaya Residents Even Lose IDR 10 Million", "The Case of Fake Doctors in Indonesian Soccer", "These 5 Types of Online Fraud You Should Avoid" you may read also "The Murder Case of Anjani Bee, which is Still a Mystery" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Woman in Lampung Arrested for Remarrying Without Husband's Permit'.

A woman in Tulang Bawang district, Lampung province, initials: YL, was reported to the police for remarrying without her husband's permit. YL has also been arrested and made a suspect. YL was reported by her husband, AD, to the Tulang Bawang Police because she remarried to another man. AD is YL's second husband, after divorcing her first husband.[1]

"Yes, it's true, AD's husband from YL came to the office with evidence and a marriage certificate. In the report, the victim was hurt and felt betrayed because his wife remarried. Even the marriage was carried out without his knowledge and consent, aka secretly," said Kasatreskrim (Head of the criminal investigation unit) Tulang Bawang District Police, AKP (Assistant Commissioner of Police) Dailami. Dailami revealed, when carrying out her third marriage, YL attached evidence of a divorce certificate from her first husband. In fact, after divorcing her first husband, YL has been married to AD since 2020.[2]

"The suspect YL entered into her third marriage by showing a divorce certificate with her first husband and making a statement on a stamp duty that she was ready to take responsibility for her marriage so that the prince and witnesses were sure that YL's status was a widow. Even though she had been legally married to the victim AD since 2020," he explained. YL was then summoned by the police and named a suspect. For this act, YL was named a suspect by violating Article 279 subsidiary 280 more subsidiary 284 of the Criminal Code with a penalty of 7 years in prison.[3]

"This suspect came to the Tulang Bawang Barat Police Headquarters after being summoned as a witness. There he admitted that he had married without the consent of a legal husband or committed adultery. After the case was held, we then named YL as a suspect," said Dailami.[4] 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. "Wanita di Lampung Ditangkap gegara Nikah Lagi Tanpa Sepengetahuan Suami", news.detik.com., Tommy Saputra, Diakses pada tanggal 2 Februari 2023, Link: https://news.detik.com/berita/d-6544198/wanita-di-lampung-ditangkap-gegara-nikah-lagi-tanpa-sepengetahuan-suami

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

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

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Legally Declared Dead, Residents Sue the Bandung Population and Civil Registry Service!", "These are 4 Legal Cases that Have Befallen the Elderly in Indonesia", "Another Unique Case, Judge Marrying Divorce Plaintiff Becomes Second Wife", "5 Interesting Cases that Become the Jurisprudence of the Supreme Court in Indonesia" you may read also "Umrah Pilgrim Fraud with Low Cost Mode in Bogor Happens Again" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Trapped in Debt, Asking for a Solution to the Shaman, Tasikmalaya Residents Even Lose IDR 10 Million'.

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.

Legally Declared Dead, Residents Sue the Bandung Population and Civil Registry Service!

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Another Unique Case, Judge Marrying Divorce Plaintiff Becomes Second Wife", "These are 4 Legal Cases that Have Befallen the Elderly in Indonesia", "5 Interesting Cases that Become the Jurisprudence of the Supreme Court in Indonesia" you may read also "Examples of Fraudulent Spam Emails" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Legally Declared Dead, Residents Sue the Bandung Population and Civil Registry Service!'.

A resident of Bandung City, Sulaeman, sued the Bandung City Population and Civil Registry Service (Disdukcapil) to the Bandung State Administrative Court (PTUN). Sulaeman was declared administratively dead, even though he was still alive. The resident from RT (Neighborhood Association): 02, RW (Citizens Association): 07, Cisurupan Village, Cibiru Sub-district, Bandung City, West Java Province, registered his lawsuit at the Bandung State Administrative Court (PTUN) on November 18, 2022.[1]

Sulaeman's lawsuit has gone through two trial processes. First on December 22 2022 and January 5 2023. This case is still being processed at the Bandung Administrative Court. Quoting from the SIPP PTUN Bandung website, one of the requests was to cancel the genitals of the defendant in death statement number: 3273-KM-06102020-0021, in Bandung, 03-10-2001 in the name of Sulaeman who was born in Bandung, 07-06-1989.[2]

"States that the Petitioner named Sulaeman is still alive. Orders the Petitioner to record corrections to the applicant's population data and subsequent recording in the population database. Punishes the respondent to pay the costs of the case," wrote the SIPP (Case Tracing Information System) PTUN Bandung statement, Wednesday (8/2/2023). Sulaeman admitted that he was surprised when he got a call from the bank. Sulaeman at that time planned to take a mortgage (KPR/House Ownership Credit) in the Ciparay area. "The bank said that in the name of Mr. Sulaeman had died. My wife told me again. At that time I was riding an online motorcycle taxi. At first I didn't believe I was laughing. Then the next day I went to Disdukcapil, only found out that he was declared dead," said Sulaeman, Wednesday (8/2/2023). After coordinating with the Bandung City Disdukcapil, Sulaeman was then directed to file a lawsuit at the Bandung Administrative Court. This is because Sulaeman's death certificate has been issued.[3]

"It can be taken a lawsuit by the person who arranged for the death certificate. Because the death certificate has appeared, you have to go to the PTUN first. Because the data has been recorded at the Ministry of Home Affairs," said Sulaeman. Sulaeman admitted that he had attended the first trial with the agenda of proving documents and others. The rest, he was assisted by his attorney. "Yes, it can be as before (determined still alive), there must be a court decision," he said.[4] 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. "Tak Terima Dinyatakan Meninggal, Warga Gugat Disdukcapil Bandung!", www.detik.com., Sudirman Wamad, Diakses pada tanggal 9 Februari 2023, Link: https://www.detik.com/jabar/berita/d-6558873/tak-terima-dinyatakan-meninggal-warga-gugat-disdukcapil-bandung

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

Another Unique Case, Judge Marrying Divorce Plaintiff Becomes Second Wife

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Umrah Pilgrim Fraud with Low Cost Mode in Bogor Happens Again", "5 Interesting Cases that Become the Jurisprudence of the Supreme Court in Indonesia", "How To Report Online Scammer Or Fraud To The Police In Indonesia", "5 Most Bizarre Court Cases in US History" you may read also "These are 4 Legal Cases that Have Befallen the Elderly in Indonesia" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Another Unique Case, Judge Marrying Divorce Plaintiff Becomes Second Wife'.

A Tulungagung Religious Court (PA) judge married a divorce plaintiff in a case she handled as a second wife ended bitterly. The judge with the initials MY who married the litigant in the trial handled was dishonorably dismissed alias dismissed for violating the code of ethics. The dismissal was carried out at the Honorary Council of Judges (MKH) session on Friday (3/2/2023). The panel of judges at the MKH Session was the deputy chairman of KY M Taufiq HZ as the chairman of the panel of judges, along with KY members Siti Nudjanah, Binziad Kadafi and Amzulian Rifai. Also representatives of the Supreme Court namely Supreme Court Justices Syamsul Maarif, Purwosusilo, and Yasardin.[1]

Apart from being proven to have violated the judge's code of ethics, MY has also committed polygamy without a permit in accordance with existing regulations. More than that, the judge also did not recognize the child from his second wife and did not provide for the child. "And not setting an example as a senior judge," said Taufik. The case began when MY was still serving at the Tulungagung Religious Court. At that time, the reporting woman, who later became the judge's second wife, was in the process of divorcing her previous husband and accidentally met MY.[2]

The judge MY asked for the contact number of the complainant and stated that he would take care of the divorce case. MY allegedly arranged so that he could become a member of the assembly in the reporting case, then during the trial process MY invited the reporter to marry. Because she wanted the divorce process to end quickly, the reporting woman agreed to MY marriage proposal. After the reporter's divorce decision was approved, it didn't take long for MY and the reporter to marry in a series. After being married serially, MY promised several things until they were officially married.[3]

However, according to the reporter's confession, after a day of being officially married MY disappeared without news and did not fulfill his promise before being officially married until finally the woman reported MY actions to the Judicial Commission in 2021. on purpose. However, said MY, he had actually refused to become a member of the panel of judges in the reporting case. MY argued that he finally agreed to become a member of the panel of judges in the reported divorce case at the request of the head of the PA. During the trial MY also admitted that he had asked the complainant to marry in a series and to have a child from this relationship.[4]

Furthermore, still in MY defense note, he informed his first wife at the same time to ask permission for polygamy. After receiving permission from his first wife, MY then took care of the licensing for polygamy at the official office on the grounds that his first wife was sick so he could legally marry his second wife. Among the ethical codes that have been violated, namely number 5 point 5.1.(3) reads that "judges must avoid contact, either directly or indirectly, with advocates, prosecutors and parties in a case (which is) being examined by the judge concerned".[5]

The MKH trial which took place on Friday (3/2/2023) with the decision of the Panel of Judges dismissing MY was the third trial that has been held. The previous two trials were postponed because MY was unable to attend due to illness. For the first time in the history of the MKH trial, the reported MY had to be presented virtually via Zoom because he was still sick and under the supervision of a doctor. Also attending the trial were MY first wife and MY nephew who lived with MY and MY first wife as witnesses.[6] 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. "Akhir Pahit Hakim Pengadilan Agama Nikahi Penggugat Cerai Jadi Istri Kedua", www.detik.com., Denza Perdana, Diakses pada tanggal 7 Februari 2023, Link: https://www.detik.com/jatim/hukum-dan-kriminal/d-6551946/akhir-pahit-hakim-pengadilan-agama-nikahi-penggugat-cerai-jadi-istri-kedua

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid.

6. Ibid.

Umrah Pilgrim Fraud with Low Cost Mode in Bogor Happens Again

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Pig Butchering Fraud Targets Android and iPhone Users", "WhatsApp Fraud Mode 'Like' on YouTube Videos to Obtain Money", you may read also "Examples of Fraudulent Spam Emails" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Umrah Pilgrim Fraud with Low Cost Mode in Bogor Happens Again'.

The case of alleged fraud by prospective Umrah pilgrims in Bogor, West Java, was uncovered by the police. A woman suspected of being the perpetrator was arrested. This case arose when a celebrity from Bogor, Elsya Sandria, admitted that she was deceived by a woman managing a Hajj and Umrah travel agency with the initials CV. He admitted that he failed to perform Umrah and suffered a loss of up to IDR 200 million. Elsya then reported the case to the Bogor City Police on Wednesday (18/1/23'). Elsya admitted that she and 10 of her family had been promised to leave for Umrah on December 22, 2022. However, promises remain promises. There is no clear return on the money Elsya paid. The Police conducted an investigation. Finally, the police uncovered this case and arrested the alleged perpetrator. Here are some facts:[1]

1. Police Arrest Prospective Umrah Pilgrims Fraudsters. The police arrested the alleged perpetrator of an Umrah trip scam that cost a celebrity in Bogor, West Java, up to IDR 200 million. The perpetrator with the initials CVG (39) was arrested in the Sentul area, Bogor Regency.
2. Involved Parties Investigated. The police said investigators were still exploring the possibility that other parties helped the suspect cheat. Bismo said the suspect should have sent the victim and his family to Saudi Arabia for Umrah in December 2022, but failed and did not return the victim's money. "We have secured the perpetrator with the initials CVG, we have secured him from his house in Sentul (Bogor, West Java). We are still investigating the involvement of other parties," said Bismo.
3. Victims of 106 people, loss of IDR 1.8 billion. The results of the police investigation revealed that 106 people were victims of fraud. It is estimated that the total loss reached IDR 1.8 billion. "The perpetrators were arrested and interrogated by the perpetrators, it was revealed that there were 106 other people who had also not been able to depart. Even though the deadline was promised in 2022, they were not departed. The total loss was IDR 1,881,440,000 (1.8 billion)," said Bismo. Bismo explained that the number of other victims was known from the WhatsApp group which was revealed by one of the victims who reported the incident at the Bogor City Police Headquarters.
4. Police Suspect There Are Other Victims. The police suspect that there were other victims who were deceived by CVG perpetrators. People who feel aggrieved by the perpetrators of CVG are encouraged to report to the Bogor City Police. "It is possible that there are other victims, people who feel aggrieved can report to the Bogor City Police Headquarters," said Bismo. From the CVG perpetrators, the Police also confiscated evidence in the form of passports allegedly belonging to prospective pilgrims who had not yet departed, print-out bank statements, evidence of conversations, meningitis vaccine certificates, and account books.
5. Mode of Offering Cheap Umrah Fees. Allegedly, CVG deceived victims by offering Umrah fees that were cheaper than the standard costs in general. "The alleged perpetrator on behalf of CVG has been carrying out activities to send Umrah since 2020. The system (the mode), he makes promises or can send Umrah at a low cost, at a price of IDR 5-12.5 million, where the average normal Umrah fee is IDR 20 million," said Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Bogor City Police, Kompol Rizka Padhila. The Bogor City Police opened a complaint post for people who also felt they were victims.
6. Robbing Peter to Pay Paul (Gali Lobang, Tutup Lobang) Proverb. CVG has indeed succeeded in dispatching a number of people for Umrah. However, in the end CVG had to do 'proverb of Robbing Peter to Pay Paul' or in Indonesia proverb is 'Gali Lobang, Tutup Lobang' for the prospective congregation's deposit money. "So, the difference (lack of costs for each departure), he (CVG) uses other customers' money. So the system is in line with proverb of 'Robbing Peter to Pay Paul', said Rizka. The Police asked the public not to be easily tempted if an Umrah fee was offered that was cheaper than the standard fee set by the government. "Initially there were only 2-3 people behind waiting for their turn, every year there were more and more. Until finally December 2022, there were approximately 106 who still had not been able to depart, a total loss of around IDR 1.8 billion," he added.
7. The Perpetrator Became a Suspect and was Detained. CVG (39) has been named a suspect. CVG is now being detained at the Bogor City Police Headquarters. "(CVG) has been named a suspect, we are detaining him at the Bogor City Police. The perpetrators have been detained and charged under Article 372 Jo. 378 of the Criminal Code with a penalty of 4 years in prison," said Kombes Bismo.
8. The Alibi of the Perpetrators of Defrauding the Umrah Congregation. At least 106 prospective Umrah pilgrims became victims of CVG fraud. CVG conveyed an alibi for the failure of 106 pilgrims to depart. "The reason I didn't go was because the money had already been used by pilgrims who had already departed for 137 pilgrims," ​​CVG said when presented at a press conference disclosing cases of fraud by prospective Umrah pilgrims at the Bogor City Police Headquarters, Thursday (2/2/2023). CVG said that the case started with a meeting with a donor who wanted to send Indonesian citizens for the Umrah pilgrimage. However, this assistance was canceled because CVG refused to be a foreign citizen (WNA) who wanted to be a donor. Prospective pilgrims, said CVG, were only asked for a certain amount of money and the remaining costs were covered by the donor. CVG said the donor was a Saudi Arabian citizen. "I was promised by a donor in Saudi Arabia, if he wanted to send a congregation, 100-200 congregations, by being asked for IDR 5 million and IDR 12.5 million, and at that time I gathered some of my closest friends, my Koran teacher, and everyone," said CVG.

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Reference:

1. "8 Fakta Siasat Biaya Murah Rugikan Ratusan Calon Jemaah Umrah", news.detik.com., Diakses pada tanggal 3 Februari 2023, Link: https://news.detik.com/berita/d-6548807/8-fakta-siasat-biaya-murah-rugikan-ratusan-calon-jemaah-umrah

Pig Butchering Fraud Targets Android and iPhone Users

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "WhatsApp Fraud Mode 'Like' on YouTube Videos to Obtain Money", "5 Characteristics of Phishing Links That Can Drain Your Bank Account", "Chronology of IDR 654 Million in the Accounts of Klungkung House of Representative Members Dissapear", "How To Report Online Scammer Or Fraud To The Police In Indonesia" you may read also "Examples of Fraudulent Spam Emails" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Pig Butchering Fraud Targets Android and iPhone Users'.

Pig butchering scams that promise huge profits from fake crypto investments have begun to infiltrate the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Android and iPhone users are asked to be more careful. The pig butchering scam has actually been going on for years. This form of fraud usually involves fake websites and advertisements to social engineering. By using fraudulent applications circulating on official app stores, fraudsters can gain the victim's trust more easily.[1]

A cybersecurity researcher from Sophos said 'pig butchering' scammers usually target male users on Facebook or Tinder. Sophos came across this scam campaign originating from the 'ShaZhuPan' group from China. Fraudsters usually use profile photos of beautiful women to trick victims, and display photos of lavish lifestyles. After gaining the victim's trust, the scammers then say that they have an 'uncle' who works for a financial analysis company.[2]

The victim was then invited to buy cryptocurrency through a fake application called 'BitScan' on the Play Store, as well as Ace Pro and MBM_BitScan on the App Store. The scammer then guides the victim to first open a deposit on the Binance crypto exchange platform, then gets transferred to the fake app. This fraudulent application initially allows victims to withdraw their crypto investments in small amounts to make victims more trusting. But after the nominal gets bigger, the victim's account will be locked.[3]

To be able to infiltrate the App Store, the ShaZhuPan group initially connects the application with a 'good' server until it gets approval from Apple. After passing the review, the fraudster then changes the domain and connects the application to the "malicious" server. After opening the application, the victim will see a crypto trading application-style interface sent from a malicious server. However, all the information displayed on the interface is a hoax, except for the victim's deposit. Since these fraudulent apps were only downloaded by a small number of users who were victims, not many reported these apps for fraudulent acts. Google and Apple also find it difficult to recognize and kick this fraudulent application from their application store.[4]

Sophos says the popularity of fintech services makes it easier for consumers to trust apps like these. Moreover, the fraudulent application made it into the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. For this reason, Android and iPhone users are asked to be careful before installing new applications. Always check reviews and comments from other users, view privacy policies, details about the developer, and information about the company.[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. "Awas! Penipuan Pig Butchering Incar Pengguna Android dan iPhone", inet.detik.com., Virginia M. Putri, Diakses pada tanggal 7 Februari 2023, Link: https://inet.detik.com/security/d-6551882/awas-penipuan-pig-butchering-incar-pengguna-android-dan-iphone

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid.

WhatsApp Fraud Mode 'Like' on YouTube Videos to Obtain Money

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "5 Characteristics of Phishing Links That Can Drain Your Bank Account", "Examples of Fraudulent Spam Emails", "I Have a Contract Whose Goods Have Not Been Delivered, How Do I Sue Under Indonesian Law?" you may read also "How To Report Online Scammer Or Fraud To The Police In Indonesia" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'WhatsApp Fraud Mode 'Like' on YouTube Videos to Obtain Money'.

Fraud or scams circulating on WhatsApp (WA) are now increasingly varied. Most recently, there are scams that promise money just by 'liking' YouTube videos, but in the end it's the victims who will lose money. Scams like this are common in India. Cybercriminals usually spread these deceptive messages via WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Facebook.[1]

Initially, fraudsters will contact potential victims via WhatsApp to offer job vacancies. Fraudsters usually claim to be representatives of global media companies whose names are unknown to many. The vacancies offered are very tempting, users only need to 'like' a YouTube video and will obtain USD $  0.5,- or around IDR 7.000,- per 'like'. Fraudsters promise potential victims can obtain USD $ 60,- or around IDR 898 thousand in a day.[2]

To convince potential victims, fraudsters even send small amounts of money, for example USD $ 2. This money is a payment for completing three tasks where the fraudster will send links to three YouTube videos, then ask the victim to like the videos, and share the screenshots. After that fraudsters enter the second phase where they will ask for the user's personal data to send payments. Then they'll pretend they're having a technical problem in the payment process.[3]

The fraudster then asks the victim to download an application to make the money transfer process easier. The problem is, these applications are usually trojans or malware that can steal personal data. After that the fraudster will ask the victim to send USD $ 1 for verification. It is there that the fraudster will have all of the user's banking data, from OTP, email, bank account, and credit card information.[4]

If you have ever received a message like this, promising a lot of money just by doing a simple job (just by doing 'like' on YouTube videos), you should be suspicious because it could be a scam. As soon as they get money from the victim, the fraudster will immediately delete their WhatsApp account and look for other victims. Be sure to immediately report suspicious WhatsApp accounts like this, and immediately block them so they don't contact you again. Also, don't let your personal number spread on sites or social media in public.[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. "Awas! Penipuan WhatsApp Bermodus Like Video YouTube Dapat Uang", inet.detik.com, Diakses pada tanggal 7 Februari 2023, Link: https://inet.detik.com/security/d-6542805/awas-penipuan-whatsapp-bermodus-like-video-youtube-dapat-uang

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid.