South Sumatra Police Chief Partners with Financial Services Authority to Combat Digital Financial Crime
The South Sumatra Regional Police have strengthened cooperation with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Provinsi Sumatera Selatan to combat the proliferation of digital financial crime. The South Sumatra police chief confirmed readiness to eradicate widespread scams.
A meeting between South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Sandi Nugroho and OJK Provincial Head Arifin Susanto and their teams was held at South Sumatra Police Headquarters in Palembang. The meeting discussed the rise of digital financial crimes, artificial intelligence (AI)-based fraud schemes, illegal online lending, and fraudulent investment schemes that have had widespread impact on society.
During the audience, OJK proposed the launch of the South Sumatra Anti-Scam Movement, which would involve massive public education as well as joint press conferences as a form of transparency and prevention. The South Sumatra police chief emphasised full support for this initiative.
“We welcome this collaboration and are fully prepared to support the South Sumatra Anti-Scam Movement. Hard work, smart work, thorough work, and sincere work form the foundation of our efforts to protect society from digital financial crime,” said South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Sandi Nugroho in a statement on Friday, 27 February 2026.
This step is consistent with national policy in strengthening consumer protection in the financial services sector and maintaining public confidence in the financial system.
The meeting also highlighted the increasing use of artificial intelligence technology in digital fraud schemes, including voice engineering, identity manipulation, and phishing based on personal data.
Accordingly, South Sumatra Police and OJK agreed on the need to enhance public financial literacy and strengthen investigator capacity. Meanwhile, OJK stated its readiness to provide expert witness support, education, and technical coordination in handling cases in the financial services sector.
The head of the South Sumatra Police Public Affairs Division, Senior Commissioner Nandang Mu’min Wijaya, emphasised that this synergy represents concrete state presence in protecting society.
“The collaboration between South Sumatra Police and OJK is a strategic step in reducing digital financial fraud figures. This is not merely a regional issue, but part of efforts to maintain national economic stability,” said Senior Commissioner Nandang Mu’min Wijaya.
With the strengthening of cross-sector coordination, South Sumatra Police hopes that prevention efforts and law enforcement against technology-based financial crimes can proceed more effectively, measurably, and with widespread impact.