Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency has arrested a new suspect in an international online scam case that has caused losses amounting to Rp 1.5 trillion. 

The suspect, identified as L (27), was arrested upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Senior Superintendent Alfis Suhaili, the INP Criminal Investigation Agency Director of  Cyber Crime revealed that L is an Indonesian national from Sukabumi, West Java.

“L has been listed on Interpol's red notice since November 23, 2023,” he saidi on Friday (19/7/2024).

L is believed to be part of an international online scam network. The arrest was a joint effort between the INPi's International Relations Division and the Cyber Crime Directorate. L allegedly worked as an operator in Dubai from May to August 2023, earning a monthly salary of 3,500 dirhams (approximately Rp 15 million).

“She worked in Dubai as an operator and was paid the same as other operators,” Chief Alfis added.