Jakarta, en.SERU.co.id — Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) is urging the public to stay alert to a new wave of digital fraud that lures victims with simple tasks like watching Chinese dramas.
As of May 20, 2026, OJK had received 17,105 complaints related to illegal financial entities. Meanwhile, the Task Force for Eradicating Illegal Financial Activities (Satgas PASTI) has shut down 951 illegal online lending platforms, eight illegal investment schemes, and one other unauthorized financial operation.
OJK’s Chief Executive for Consumer Protection, Edukasi, and Market Conduct, Dicky Kartikoyono, highlighted how scammers are constantly evolving their tactics.
“Digital criminals keep finding new ways to trap victims, including by using Chinese drama streaming sites. Various apps then offer seemingly easy jobs with promises of big returns in a short time,” Dicky said, as quoted by CNBC on Monday (22/6/2026).
Diverse and Deceptive Tactics
According to OJK, May 2026 saw a range of fraudulent schemes uncovered by Satgas PASTI, including:
- Tasks requiring users to watch Chinese dramas or buy alleged film copyrights for fixed returns.
- Creating e-commerce accounts and depositing funds to earn commissions.
- Watching ads with promised rewards.
- Fake project financing offers.
- Crypto investment schemes using copy trading.
- Impersonation scams where fraudsters pose as trusted individuals.
“People should not be easily tempted by offers of high returns that lack clear and legal business explanations,” Dicky emphasized.
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Five Entities Under Scrutiny
Satgas PASTI has zeroed in on at least five entities suspected of running illegal activities:
- CANTVR: Offered stock investments with high returns based on membership levels and claimed IPO allocations, allegedly requiring deposits for fictional opportunities.
- Sensenowai: Promoted crypto investments via copy trading through the Wapex app.
- Appeninc: Attracted users with image-guessing tasks promising profits.
- VID: Combined ad-watching tasks with fictitious project financing.
- YUDIA: Offered daily tasks watching Chinese dramas and purchasing drama copyrights with guaranteed returns.
Investigations found that these entities were operating without proper licenses, and their apps were not registered as Electronic System Providers (PSE) with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs.
Broader Enforcement Actions
Beyond illegal entities, OJK continues to supervise licensed financial service providers (PUJK). In the same period, it issued 48 written warnings to 44 PUJKs and five written instructions to another five. On the market conduct front, OJK imposed 17 administrative sanctions, including written warnings and 11 fines.
OJK and Satgas PASTI continue to block suspicious sites and apps to protect the public from these fast-evolving digital threats. Authorities advise the public to verify any investment or job offer thoroughly before parting with their money. (aan/mzm)
