jpnn.com, JAWA TIMUR - Bangkalan police officers in Madura, East Java, have managed to uncover a fraud case that occurred in their jurisdiction.
The suspect was a housewife with the initials GM (28), a resident of Kraton village, Bangkalan district.
ALSO SEE: Over 70,000 Surabaya Junior High School Students Undergo Covid-19 Test
She was arrested for committing a fraud by selling cooking oil via WhatsApp.
A victim, AM (24) from Demangan, Bangkalan, reported her to the authorities.
ALSO SEE: Singer's Daughter Olivia Nathania Suspected of Fraud, Embezzlement, Forgery
According to Bangkalan Police Chief Senior Adjutant Commissioner Alith Alarino, on March 19, the victim ordered 970 boxes of cooking oil to the suspect and was promised that it would be delivered on April 2.
"The victim was interested in buying from the suspect because the cooking oil was sold at a very cheap price," said Alith, citing the East Java Police website.
ALSO SEE: Two Policemen Allegedly Abuse, Extort Wife of Drug Suspect
AM then made payments four times, reaching a total of Rp 140.65 million.
Until April 8, GM had not sent a single box to the customer.
It turned out that AM was not the only victim of GM's alleged fraud.
"The second victim suffered a loss of Rp 66.15 million," said Alith.
He said that the police were currently investigating the possibility for more suspects and victims.
The perpetrator was charged with Article 372 of the Criminal Code on embezzlement, with a penalty of four years in prison if found guilty. (mcr13/mcr20/jpnn)
This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Janjikan Minyak Goreng Murah, Ibu Rumah Tangga di Bangkalan ini Raup Rp 200 Juta