inp.polri.go.id - Ternate. The North Maluku Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Ternate Sub-regional Police are strengthening their joint vision in eradicating scams by improving financial literacy and education.

"We are collaborating with the Ternate Sub-regional Police to prevent the rise in increasingly sophisticated digital fraud. It is necessary to improve the understanding of law enforcement officers regarding various digital financial crime or scam methods, such as illegal investments, social media-based fraud, phishing, impersonation, and illegal online loans," said the Head of the North Maluku OJK, Adi Surahmat, Saturday (2/28/2026).

According to him, this activity is an effort to boost financial literacy and awareness of the rise in fraud and digital crime. 

Therefore, improved vigilance, understanding of financial literacy, and the ability to identify fraud early on are needed to prevent financial losses and misuse of personal data.

The activity was held in the Ternate Sub-regional Police Hall and attended by senior officials, officers, and personnel.

Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations for the Ternate Sub-regional Police, Second Police Inspector Sudirjo, stated that this outreach program is a strategic step to strengthen personnel's capacity to deal with increasingly complex cybercrime.

"Through this outreach program, we hope that all of our personnel will understand the various forms of fraud and scams that are prevalent, so that they can not only protect themselves but also provide education and advice to the public," he said.

He further emphasized that synergy between the police and OJK is crucial in preventing financial and digital crime.

"We appreciate the OJK's outreach activities as a form of positive collaboration in our joint efforts to combat fraud and scam crimes," he said.

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