Robbery Gang Using Fake Investment Scheme Apprehended in Bogor, Four Suspects Arrested

Police have arrested a robbery gang operating under the guise of a fake investment scheme in the Babakan Madang area of Bogor, West Java. A total of four perpetrators were apprehended by investigators.

“Our investigation successfully secured four suspected perpetrators,” said Babakan Madang Police Chief AKP Trias Karso Yuliantoro on Tuesday (7/4/2026).

The victim, a man with the initials T, was robbed by the perpetrators on Thursday, 18 March 2026, in Cijayanti Village. Initially, the victim was contacted by suspect MF to prepare funds for an investment.

“The suspected perpetrator, Brother F, promised that the money would be returned threefold by his boss, as an enticement for the business. The victim T then prepared the funds along with his friends, totalling approximately Rp125 million,” he explained.

The victim then met with suspect MF and they proceeded together to the designated location. Subsequently, the other perpetrators intercepted them and carried out the execution.

“After blocking the victim’s vehicle, around five unidentified individuals emerged. Two of these unidentified individuals, with initials F and R, approached the victim T,” he stated.

The victim was subjected to physical violence by the perpetrators. The suspects also threatened the victim with an airsoft gun. The four perpetrators are known to have had different roles in the case.

“The first suspected perpetrator, MF, acted as the victim scout or procurer. The second, suspected perpetrator YS, was responsible for collecting the money. The third, suspected perpetrator N, provided the black Calya vehicle. The fourth, suspected perpetrator A, served as an assistant or driver for the perpetrators,” he said.

“Currently, all suspected perpetrators have been elevated to suspect status following examinations, based on sufficient evidence,” Trias added.