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Job Seekers in Pasar Minggu Asked to Pay Up to 1.8 Million Rupiah

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Police in South Jakarta are investigating suspected fraud linked to a fake job vacancy that circulated on social media.
  • Four prospective victims told police they were asked to pay varying amounts, including 1.8 million rupiah, 1.9 million rupiah or a 50,000-rupiah deposit.
  • Investigators are collecting evidence and checking whether the office involved operated as a licensed company.

Police have begun investigating a suspected fake job recruitment scheme in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, after prospective applicants were asked for money when they arrived at an office advertised online.

The case gained attention on social media, including through a post by the Instagram account @badanperwakilannetizen2. Pasar Minggu police chief Commissioner Theodorus said officers visited the office, which displayed a banner reading “selection office,” on Wednesday to collect evidence and speak with witnesses.

We have collected evidence there and brought four prospective victims in. Since there was no police report yet, we first took their initial statements at Pasar Minggu police station.

· TheodorusThe Pasar Minggu police chief described the initial police response.

Police brought four prospective victims to the station for initial questioning because no formal police report had yet been filed. The victims said they learned about the vacancy through social media before visiting the office.

The amounts they were allegedly asked to pay varied. Theodorus said some reported losses of 1.9 million rupiah, others 1.8 million rupiah, while some were asked to provide a 50,000-rupiah deposit or registration payment. Police are continuing to gather evidence, including checking whether the company was properly licensed.

We are still collecting the latest evidence to determine whether it is a licensed company or not.

· TheodorusHe said investigators were checking the status of the company involved.
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