The Jakarta Metro Police have raided an illegal motorcycle storage warehouse located on Jalan Kemandoran VIII, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta. Authorities have sealed the facility and confiscated 1,949 illicit motorcycles. Of the total units seized, 957 were found in complete condition, while 537 had been dismantled.
Director of General Criminal Investigation at the Jakarta Metro Police, Police Commissioner Iman Imanuddin, confirmed that the seized motorcycles lacked valid proof of ownership. Crucially, this included vehicles bound by fiduciary agreements, which were being handled without the necessary legal documentation.
“The suspect was unable to provide valid proof of ownership, such as invoices, NIK or VIN certificates, or vehicle titles. Furthermore, the suspect could not produce documentation regarding the fiduciary security interests attached to these vehicles,” Iman stated during a press conference at the site on Monday (May 11).
Tracing the Source from Collectors
AKBP Noor Maghantara, Head of the Vehicle Theft Division at the Jakarta Metro Police, explained that the motorcycles were sourced from a network of collectors. “These vehicles reach the receiver through various collectors, some of whom operate from dealerships, while others are individuals,” he noted.
“It is suspected that a significant portion of these vehicles resulted from the unauthorized transfer of assets under fiduciary guarantees. We are currently investigating whether the original owners were involved in these financing applications or if their personal data was obtained through illegal access to facilitate fraudulent loans,” Maghantara added, noting the potential implications regarding personal data protection laws.
Director Named as Primary Suspect
The warehouse was identified as property belonging to PT Indo Bike 26. Police have named the director of the company, identified by his initials WS, as the primary suspect. “WS acted as the buyer, warehouse owner, aggregator, and exporter,” said Iman.
WS is currently in police custody and faces multiple charges. The legal consequences are significant, including potential penalties under the Criminal Code (KUHP) totaling 22 years of imprisonment. Additionally, he faces charges under Law No. 42 of 1999 concerning Fiduciary Guarantees (7 years) and Law No. 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection (4 years).
State Losses Reach Hundreds of Billions
According to investigators, the company had been operating since 2022 and had successfully sold approximately 99,000 motorcycles. The state estimates a tax revenue loss of approximately IDR 177 billion due to these illicit sales.
“This operation has caused a potential loss to state finances of IDR 177 billion, representing the tax payments that should have been collected from these vehicle transactions,” Iman explained. Beyond the financial impact on the state, the public has also been victimized. “The public is also at risk, as their personal data and KTP (national ID) information were misused by the network to activate financing applications and illegal fiduciary loans,” he concluded.
Summary
The Jakarta Metro Police recently raided an illegal warehouse in South Jakarta, seizing 1,494 stolen motorcycles, many of which lacked valid ownership documentation and were linked to unauthorized fiduciary transfers. The facility, operated by PT Indo Bike 26, is accused of functioning as an aggregator for vehicles obtained through fraudulent financing applications. Authorities have named the company’s director, identified as WS, as the primary suspect, who now faces charges that could lead to significant imprisonment.
Investigators report that the operation had been active since 2022, resulting in the illicit sale of approximately 99,000 motorcycles and an estimated IDR 177 billion in state tax losses. Beyond financial damage, the scheme involved the illegal use of citizens’ personal data to secure fraudulent loans. Police are continuing their investigation into the broader network of collectors involved in this large-scale criminal enterprise.