Ahmad Sahroni Highlights Security Gaps in KPK-Impersonation Fraud Case

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ahmad Sahroni, has highlighted security gaps in a fraud case involving the impersonation of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), after the perpetrator managed to access the DPR building and approach the leadership.

The case began when Sahroni was approached by a woman claiming to be a KPK official who demanded Rp300 million without negotiation.

“The perpetrator came directly to the DPR building, even reaching the leadership waiting room. This is quite shocking because they used the KPK’s name,” he said during a press conference in Jakarta on Saturday.

Sahroni explained that the perpetrator used a persuasive approach with intensive communication to pressure the victim into quickly fulfilling the demand.

“There was no negotiation. The demand was directly for Rp300 million,” he said.

“If you say it was a request, yes, because the person continuously called asking for that money,” he added.

According to him, there was no discussion about legal matters in the communication, making this purely a fraud case using the modus operandi of impersonating an institution.

In the process, Sahroni confirmed with the KPK, which assured there was no such request, before coordinating with the Metro Jaya Police for action.

Sahroni emphasised that investigators have directed this case towards the criminal offence of fraud, not extortion.

“From the report made, it was initially directed towards suspected extortion and fraud. However, in the investigation process, the authorities assessed that the elements of extortion were not fulfilled,” he said.

He views this case as a serious warning to the public and officials not to easily trust parties impersonating state institutions without verification.

“That’s why I posted a warning on social media, so that all parties, both officials and private individuals, are cautious against fraud modus operandi impersonating institutions,” he said.

Sahroni hopes that the handling of this case will provide a deterrent effect while encouraging the strengthening of security systems and identity verification in public institutions to prevent similar incidents from recurring.