OJK's IASC saves Rp724 billion from scam activities
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesia Anti-Scam Centre (IASC) of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has reported the blocking of 607,210 accounts out of a total of 1,179,881 reported and verified accounts, since commencing operations on 22 November 2024 until 31 July 2026.
Through cross-agency coordination, the IASC successfully blocked financial transaction scam funds amounting to approximately Rp724.1 billion, and returned Rp204.3 billion to victims from accounts used by fraudulent perpetrators.
“The IASC has successfully blocked funds related to financial transaction scams of around Rp724.1 billion and returned victim funds of Rp204.3 billion originating from accounts used by fraudulent criminals,” stated Hudiyanto, the Secretariat of the Task Force for Eradicating Illegal Financial Activities (Satgas PASTI), in an official statement in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the OJK’s Satgas PASTI has received 25,875 complaints regarding illegal entities between 1 January and 31 July 2026, consisting of 22,529 complaints regarding illegal online loans, 3,170 complaints regarding illegal investments, and 176 complaints regarding illegal pawnshops.
Hudiyanto revealed several modes of operation that require vigilance, including threats and intimidation accompanied by the misuse of personal data, fund disbursements without consent, and impersonation of official institutions.
Other identified methods include illegal investments, commission-based tasks, and online transaction fraud, as well as services promising loan settlements, debt whitewashing, loan data erasure, and credit history repair.
He explained that to ensure the verification and follow-up process for public reports to Satgas PASTI can be conducted more swiftly, the public is urged to preserve supporting evidence when submitting reports, including:
The perpetrator’s complete telephone number
Chat transcripts including the date and time of communication
Proof of transfer or bank statements
The name of the entity, application, website, social media account, or party offering the transaction
The URL or username used by the perpetrator
Refraining from deleting conversations or applications before all evidence is documented
“Members of the public who find indications of illegal financial activities can submit reports via the sipasti.ojk.go.id website. Meanwhile, those who have fallen victim to financial transaction scams can report their experiences through the iasc.ojk.go.id website to support the accelerated blocking of perpetrators’ accounts and efforts to rescue victim funds,” said Hudiyanto.