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Counterfeit stamp syndicate dismantled in Indonesia
Polda Metro Jaya and the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) have dismantled a cross-province syndicate involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit stamps. The joint investigation, conducted between June 24 and July 2, 2026, targeted operations across five regions: DKI Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, and North Sumatra.
Authorities arrested 16 suspects with varying roles, including producers, distributors, couriers, and individuals responsible for reconditioning used stamps. The syndicate employed two primary methods: printing entirely new counterfeit stamps and reconditioning used stamps by erasing signatures, stamps, or dates to make them appear new for resale on various marketplaces.
Law enforcement seized over 3.4 million counterfeit stamps and raw materials capable of producing an additional 33.3 million stamps. The operation is estimated to have prevented potential state losses of approximately Rp1.03 trillion.
Entities
Abdullah · Bimo Wijayanto · Dekananto Eko Purwono · Directorate General of Taxes · Direktorat Jenderal Pajak · Indonesia · Kementerian Keuangan · Ministry of Finance · Perum Peruri · Polda Metro Jaya
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The potential state loss from the syndicate is estimated at approximately Rp1.03 trillion. news.harianjogja.com · beritajatim.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Counterfeit stamps can be identified because their holograms do not glow under UV light.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sixteen suspects were arrested in connection with the syndicate. news.harianjogja.com · daerah.sindonews.com · ulasan.co
- [● 7 SOURCES] A cross-province syndicate producing and distributing counterfeit stamps was dismantled. news.harianjogja.com · langgam.id · beritajatim.com · daerah.sindonews.com · ulasan.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A simple way to detect fakes is to wet the back of the stamp with water or saliva; if it does not stick, it is counterfeit.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized over 3.4 million counterfeit stamps and raw materials capable of producing 33.3 million more. news.harianjogja.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The operation targeted five regions: DKI Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, and North Sumatra. news.harianjogja.com · langgam.id · beritajatim.com · daerah.sindonews.com · ulasan.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The syndicate used two methods: printing new counterfeit stamps and reconditioning used stamps. news.harianjogja.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Polda Metro Jaya and the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) dismantled a cross-province counterfeit stamp syndicate. news.harianjogja.com · langgam.id · beritajatim.com · daerah.sindonews.com · ulasan.co