Man defrauds Bogor petrol stations with fake transfer proofs in 10 cash withdrawal scams over two months

An Indonesian man has been arrested for defrauding a petrol station on Jalan Raya Narogong in Cileungsi, Bogor, West Java, using fake transfer proofs to withdraw cash. He allegedly carried out the scam 10 times over two months.

‘Surprising facts emerged during interrogation. Over the past two months, the suspect is believed to have committed similar acts at various petrol stations,’ said Cileungsi Police Chief Kompol Edison on Monday, 1 June 2026.

Edison stated the suspect disguised himself during his crimes. According to him, the man even wore a high school uniform to deceive victims.

‘To fool his victims, the suspect disguised himself in a high school uniform while committing fraud at a petrol station in Bogor city,’ he added.

The first incident occurred on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. The suspect, in a bold move, filled up with Pertamax fuel and requested a cash withdrawal service from the petrol station staff.

He then presented a fake transfer proof to the staff and left the premises once he believed the transaction was successful.

‘According to petrol station records, the suspect successfully carried out the scam twice at the same location, causing total losses exceeding Rp 2 million,’ Edison explained.

Edison said the suspect attempted a third time on Saturday, 30 May, but his scheme failed.

‘Cileungsi Police officers, assisted by petrol station staff, successfully apprehended the suspect at the scene,’ he concluded.