PKS member named a suspect in scam

The Jakarta Post, Depok | Jakarta | Tue, April 30 2013, 6:51 AM

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Depok Police detained a member of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) from the Tapos district in Depok identified as PWD in an alleged investment scam that caused a total loss of Rp 43.9 billion (US$4.5 million).
The police arrested the suspect at his house on Sunday after investigating reports from victims in Jakarta and Depok who were promised monthly 4 percent interest on their investments. The police also confiscated three cars - Toyota Avanza, BMW, Mitsubishi Pajero -- and a truck at his house.
"We are still searching for the main suspect, so please be patient," chief detective Comr. Ronald A. Purba told reporters on Monday, adding that PWD was allegedly only a marketing officer in the scam.
Chairman of the PKS branch in Depok Supariyono confirmed that PWD was a PKS party member.
Sukmajaya Police precinct Comr. Fitria Mega said the investigation started after a customer reported that she had lost Rp 538 million from her investment. AA said she invested in a cooperative called Serba Usaha Bina Mandiri Ummat Indonesia, an office and school stationary supplier founded in 2010.
Fitria said the police later found 70 other victims who were unable to withdraw their money and did not receive interest.

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