inp.polri.go.id - The Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimsus) of the East Java Police (Polda Jatim) revealed a case of ITE crime, by ways of social gathering fraud and fraudulent investment through WhatsApp social media. Police officers arrested the suspect with the initials APK (22), fromSurabaya. The Head of Public Relations (Kabid Humas) of Polda Jatim, Commissioner Dirmanto confirmed the case which was revealed by the Ditreskrimsus of Polda Jatim and stated the total loss of this scam. "The total loss from this case is IDR 1,104,495,200 or more than IDR 1.1 billion," said Commissioner Dirmanto, Tuesday (31/05/22). Meanwhile, at the same place, the Head of Sub-Directorate V Cyber of the Ditreskrimsus Polda Jatim, AKBP Wildan Albert stated APK offered the victims an “arisan” with a regular system, duos, or investment and savings and loans. This activity was carried out through a WhatsApp group social media account called ARISAN LOVE, with the promise of very high profits. "When the time comes for the participants to make their withdrawals. The money was not given by the suspect," explained AKBP Wildan Albert. So far, 13 people have reported the case. Meanwhile, according to the suspect's confession, there were 150 more members who participated in the arisan. The authorities appealed to other victims to immediately report the case to Polda Jatim. "This act was carried out by the suspect from May 2019 to May 2022. The suspect, who is a housewife, admitted that she could not return the victims' money. Because the money is used for her daily needs and paying debts," said the Intermediate Officer of the East Java Regional Police AKBP Wildan Albert said the evidence that was secured was 1 screenshot of WhatsApp social media messages, 2 WhatsApp accounts, 2 simcards, 2 debit cards, 1 unit of Iphone 6S brand cellphone and 2 bundles of bank account printout transaction mutations. “The suspect is suspected in Article 45A Paragraph (1) in conjunction with Article 28 Paragraph (1) Number 11 Year 2008 regarding Information and Electronic Transactions. With the threat of 6 (six) years in prison," concluded AKBP Wildan Albert.