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East Java Police Investigate CPNS Fraud Involving Military Personnel, Rp20 Billion Loss Alleged
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East Java Police Investigate CPNS Fraud Involving Military Personnel, Rp20 Billion Loss Alleged

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Polda Jatim is investigating a fraud case involving a fake civil servant recruitment program that allegedly defrauded victims of Rp20 billion.
  • The program reportedly involved active military personnel and promised successful placement in government agencies.
  • Authorities urge the public to be cautious of individuals promising special access to government positions and to verify information through official channels.

East Java Police are investigating allegations of a large-scale fraud scheme that promised successful recruitment into civil servant positions, with reported losses reaching Rp20 billion. The scheme allegedly involved active military personnel and operated under the guise of a training program.

Yes, the East Java Regional Police have received a report from the public through the SPKT of the East Java Regional Police on Monday, August 10, 2026, regarding alleged fraud and/or embezzlement with the modus operandi of a training program that promised recruitment or placement in several government agencies.

— Kombes Jules Abraham AbastKombes Jules Abraham Abast, head of public relations for the East Java Regional Police, confirming the report of the alleged fraud.

Kombes Jules Abraham Abast, head of public relations for the East Java Regional Police, confirmed that a report was filed on Monday, August 10, 2026. He stated that the police will thoroughly investigate the evidence and information provided by the complainant according to legal procedures.

The police have issued a warning to the public, urging them to be wary of anyone promising guaranteed entry into government agencies or special pathways through the payment of money. They advise citizens to always verify recruitment information through official channels and not to trust promises made outside of established procedures.

The East Java Regional Police urges the public to be cautious of parties who promise guaranteed success, recruitment, placement, or special channels to enter government agencies by asking for a sum of money.

— Kombes Jules Abraham AbastKombes Jules Abraham Abast warning the public about potential scams related to government recruitment.

The case came to light after several alleged victims reported the incident to the East Java Regional Police headquarters on Saturday, August 8. The report, registered under number LP/B/1067/III/2026, names an individual with the initials OP, owner of a training institution in Sidoarjo, as the suspect. Victims claim they were approached by active military personnel after failing the official civil servant selection tests in 2024-2025, and were offered a "special" route to pass.

The public is expected to ensure that all information regarding acceptance or recruitment is obtained through the official channels of the relevant agency and not to easily trust parties who promise guaranteed success or acceptance outside the official mechanism.

— Kombes Jules Abraham AbastKombes Jules Abraham Abast advising the public on how to verify recruitment information.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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