The Polda Metro Jaya have uncovered an alleged Rupiah counterfeiting operation at a warehouse in the Taman Tekno BSD industrial area, Setu, South Tangerang City.

progresifjaya.co.id, SOUTH TANGERANG — The Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Polda Metro Jaya successfully uncovered an alleged rupiah counterfeiting operation at a warehouse in the Taman Tekno BSD industrial area, Setu, South Tangerang City, on the night of Friday, August 21, 2026. Four individuals were apprehended and are currently undergoing questioning to determine their respective roles and levels of involvement.

At the scene, investigators discovered approximately 360.000 sheets resembling Rp100.000 banknotes. Officers also seized equipment suspected to be linked to the manufacturing process, including a four-color printing press, a cutting machine, a printer, a film plate maker, a UV machine, ink, printing plates, a laptop, and raw paper stock.

The Director of Special Criminal Investigation at the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Victor D. Mackbon stated, that all seized items are undergoing further examination to verify their nature and relevance to the case. Investigators are also tracing the sequence of activities suspected to have taken place at the location.

“Investigators are still looking into the source of raw materials, the manufacturing process, production capacity, and the parties involved. We are also determining whether these sheets resembling rupiah banknotes were still in the production and storage stages or if any had already been circulated,” explained Kombes Pol Victor Mackbon on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

According to him, the investigation is being expanded to map out the case from upstream to downstream, including potential distribution channels and the involvement of other parties. Investigators have not yet drawn conclusions regarding the scope of the network or the quantity of counterfeit money that may already be in circulation, as these matters remain part of the ongoing inquiry.

“What we are doing now is building a comprehensive picture based on the evidence and the results of the examination. If the investigation reveals the involvement of other parties, we will certainly take action in accordance with the investigative findings,” said Kombes Pol Victor Mackbon. 

Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations for the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Bhudi Hermanto stated, that the handling of this case is not limited to findings at the scene. The police also aim to protect the public from potential financial loss and uphold confidence in the Rupiah as legal tender.

“The Rupiah is not merely a legal means of payment, it is also a symbol of national sovereignty. Therefore, allegations of counterfeiting must be addressed seriously to ensure public protection and maintain trust in the payment system,” said Kombes Pol Bhudi.

He also urged the public to be vigilant when accepting cash and to refrain from recirculating currency of questionable authenticity. At the same time, the public is asked to avoid speculating about the scope of the network or the volume of counterfeit money in circulation while the investigation is ongoing.

“If you encounter money of questionable authenticity, do not recirculate it. Report it immediately to the police so it can be examined and acted upon,” he added.

The case is being investigated under allegations involving Article 374 and/or Article 375 in conjunction with Article 20 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP), and/or Article 36 and/or Article 37 of Law Number 7 of 2011 concerning Currency. The Polda Metro Jaya will continue to provide updates on the case based on the examination of evidence and the progress of the investigation. (Bembo)