Villa Permata and theft

Villa Permata and theft

From Kompas

I am an owner of a house in the Villa Permata complex in Tangerang, West Java. In July 1995 my house was burglarized but up until now the developer has not accounted for the incident. The burglars forced their way into the house through the window of the kitchen. This mishap occurred in spite the fact that my house is only a stone's throw from the security post.

When I reported the case to the security staff I got an unbelievable reaction. They accused me of making up a story and angrily asked me what I wished to do. When I met the head of the marketing office of the project to report the case he promised to look into the matter but nothing has happened so far.

I pay the security contribution regularly but there is no guarantee that the complex is free from criminal acts. The marketing brochures apparently contain empty promises just to entice consumers into buying fenceless American style homes.

HERMAWAN SUSANTO

Tangerang, West Java