Bareskrim Polri (Indonesian National Police Criminal Investigation Department) has transferred three suspects and various pieces of evidence related to the Net89 Ponzi scheme investment case to the West Jakarta District Attorney’s Office. The suspects include Reza Shahrani and Ferdi Iwan, who served as Sub-Exchangers for NET89, and Yakob Wahyu Nugroho, the Founder and Exchanger of NET89.
Details of the Transfer:
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Suspects and Evidence: The three suspects, identified by their initials FI, YWN, and RS, were transferred along with the case files and evidence.
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Total Asset Value: Assets amounting to approximately Rp 17 billion were handed over, including land, buildings, vehicles, cash, and other valuables.
-Vehicles Belonging to RS: Among the evidence were two of the suspect RS’s vehicles – a BMW X7 estimated at Rp 1 billion and a white Peugeot 3008 from 2021 estimated at Rp 300 million. Additionally, items such as a bandana, a bicycle, cash, and other four-wheeled vehicles were submitted.
Potential Additional Suspects:
- The investigation into the Net89 Ponzi scheme continues, with the possibility of more individuals being implicated. The case involves the laundering of proceeds from criminal activities.
Previous Transfers:
- Prior to this, Bareskrim Polri had already transferred four other suspects in the same case to the West Jakarta District Attorney’s Office – Erwin Safiul Ibrahim, Mitchell Alexandra, Alwin Aliwarga, and Deddy Iwan. With this latest transfer, a total of 7 out of the 14 designated suspects have now been handed over.
Despite is already terse level enforcement on investment scams like the Net89, it’s still important for individuals to remain cautious and vigilant about where they invest their money.