Police Seize Rp11 Million from Suspect in Alleged Misappropriation of TikTok Creator Vilmei’s Money

Indonesian police seized Rp11.595 million from a bank account belonging to Zahra Khairunnissa, one of three suspects in the alleged misappropriation of money belonging to TikTok content creator Vilmei.

The seizure took place on Friday, when Zahra was brought to the bank. Police withdrew the available balance and secured it as evidence. Bekasi City Metro Police criminal investigations chief Commissioner Verdika Bagus Prasetya said, "All funds that could be withdrawn have been seized for the purposes of the investigation."

Verdika said investigators identified the account by tracing financial transactions believed to be connected to the case. He said, "The funds are suspected to have come from the withdrawal of digital gifts sent using the complainant’s TikTok account balance."

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All funds that could be withdrawn have been seized for the purposes of the investigation.

The seized amount represents only the balance still held in the account at the time of the operation. It does not show the total amount the suspect allegedly received or the full value of the reported losses. An internal audit submitted by Vilmei put the provisional loss at Rp1.282 billion.

Investigators are continuing to examine other transactions and assets that may be linked to the case. Police previously said they had detained three suspects after obtaining two sufficient pieces of evidence. The suspects face charges under Article 488 of Indonesia’s 2023 Criminal Code for aggravated misappropriation involving an employment or professional relationship. The offense carries a possible sentence of up to five years in prison or a maximum fine of Rp500 million.

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The funds are suspected to have come from the withdrawal of digital gifts sent using the complainant’s TikTok account balance.