Tribratanews.polri.go.id - Semarang. Cases of fraud with the social gathering mode are back on the rise. In Central Java, these cases occurred in several areas, including Blora, Sragen, and Salatiga City. The arisan dealer makes a profit by taking the collected money up to billions of rupiah. Meanwhile, the arisan (money rotating) participants were already tempted because they had already tasted the false benefits at the beginning, so they continued to deposit funds.
The Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Regional Police, Pol. Grand Commissioner M Iqbal Al-Qudusy asked the public to be more careful in choosing investments, including social gathering. Knowledge of profiles and identities must be careful. The Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Regional Police asked the public not to be easily tempted by the benefits offered. According to him, many unscrupulous people take advantage of the public's negligence in investing.
"Before investing or participating in social gathering, make sure the clarity and correctness of the company or organizer's information. Dig up the information as deep as possible, because once a fraud has occurred," explained the Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Regional Police.
Previously, according to him, hundreds of people suspected of being victims of fake social gatherings reported to the Salatiga Police. The two suspected fraudsters who have cost residents billions of rupiah are reported to have fled and are not willing to take responsibility. The police are still pursuing those involved in this fake investment.