The Metro Jaya Regional Police have conducted a major raid on an illegal motorcycle storage warehouse located on Jalan Kemandoran VIII, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta. The facility has since been sealed, and a staggering 1,949 illegal motorcycles have been confiscated. Of these seized vehicles, 1,494 units were further categorized: 957 motorcycles were found intact, while 537 units had been dismantled.
According to Police Commissioner Iman Imanuddin, the Director of General Criminal Investigation at the Metro Jaya Police, none of the motorcycles stored in the warehouse possessed valid ownership documentation. This critical lack of proof extended even to vehicles that were formally bound by fiduciary agreements. Iman elaborated during a press conference at the scene on Monday (May 11), stating, “The suspect failed to provide legitimate ownership documents such as invoices, NIK or VIN certificates, or vehicle titles. Furthermore, the suspect could not produce proof of ownership for motor vehicles already subject to fiduciary collateral.”
AKBP Noor Maghantara, Head of the Metro Jaya Police’s Motor Vehicle Sub-directorate, revealed that the confiscated motorcycles originated from a network of various collectors. He explained that the flow of these vehicles began with the receiver acquiring them from collectors, who, in turn, sourced them from both official dealerships and private individuals.
A significant portion of these vehicles is strongly suspected to be the result of illegal diversions of motor vehicles with existing fiduciary collateral. This situation raises concerns regarding the Personal Data Protection Law, as investigators are delving into whether the original data owners directly applied for financing or if unauthorized access led to their personal data being exploited for these loans. The investigation into this complex network is ongoing.
The warehouse itself has been identified as belonging to PT Indo Bike 26. Police have named one suspect, identified by the initials WS, who serves as the director of this company. Iman clarified WS’s extensive involvement, stating that he acted as the buyer, warehouse owner, recipient, and even the exporter of these illicit vehicles.
WS has since been apprehended and is now facing multiple serious charges. These include charges under Articles 391, 486, 591, and 607 of the Criminal Code (KUHP), carrying a cumulative maximum sentence of 22 years. Additionally, he faces charges under Articles 35 and 36 of Law No. 42 of 1999 concerning Fiduciary Guarantees, which carry a maximum penalty of 7 years, along with Articles 65 (2) and 67 (2) of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection, which add a potential 4-year sentence.
Iman further disclosed that PT Indo Bike 26 had been operational since 2022, during which time it allegedly sold an astonishing 99,000 units of motorcycles. The estimated financial loss to the state from these illicit activities is projected to reach a staggering Rp 177 billion. “This has the potential to cause the state a financial loss of Rp 177 billion, representing the tax payments that should have been collected by the state from the sale of these motor vehicles,” Iman explained.
Beyond the state’s significant losses, the public has also been victimized, particularly those who applied for motorcycle loans through the syndicate. Iman highlighted the potential harm to the community, stating, “There is also potential harm to the public, as their personal data or KTP (identity card) information was utilized by the perpetrator’s network to activate applications, establish fiduciary guarantees, or facilitate loans.”
Summary
The Metro Jaya Regional Police have raided an illegal warehouse in South Jakarta belonging to PT Indo Bike 26, resulting in the confiscation of 1,494 motorcycles lacking valid ownership documentation. The company’s director, identified as WS, has been arrested for his central role in the operation, which involved collecting vehicles from various sources and failing to provide necessary legal certificates. Authorities suspect that many of these motorcycles were involved in the illegal diversion of fiduciary collateral.
Since 2022, the syndicate is alleged to have sold 99,000 units, causing an estimated state financial loss of Rp 177 billion in unpaid taxes. Beyond fiscal damage, the investigation is examining potential violations of the Personal Data Protection Law, as the network reportedly exploited citizens’ personal information for unauthorized financing applications. The suspect faces multiple charges, including violations of the Criminal Code and fiduciary guarantee regulations, with a potential cumulative prison sentence of several decades.