Debt Collector Dispute in Purworejo Resolved Through Mediation

In Purworejo, Central Java, a dispute between an online‑loan borrower and a debt‑collector escalated after the collector allegedly demanded sexual relations in exchange for debt forgiveness. The incident, captured in a video that went viral on social media, prompted a rapid police raid on a boarding‑house where the woman and the collector were meeting. Police reports indicated that the collector had no criminal evidence; the investigation concluded without charges. Both parties subsequently agreed to settle the matter amicably, opting for a family‑style mediation overseen by the local police. Kredivo, the fintech platform linked to the loan, confirmed the investigation’s outcome, noted that the collector received a proportional sanction, and reported that it had coordinated with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) to tighten its collection policies and oversight. The case highlights concerns over aggressive debt‑collection practices in Indonesia’s growing online‑lending sector.