Kota Bekasi – Men with initials AWP (39) earned RP 2 billion from the results of the scam of antique Vespa purchase and sales mode in Bekasi City, West Java (West Java). AWP is looking for victims through cyberspace. “The perpetrators offer Vespa modifications or antique Vespa at prices under the market through social media and WhatsApp shortage message,” said Bekasi City Metro Chief of Chief Kombes Kusumo Wahyu Bintoro, Friday (8/8/2025). In addition to buying and selling classic Vespa, AWP also utilizes personal benefit by selling the Vespa of his client. Vespa who had to be served instead he sold to other parties. Browse to continue with the content “Moreover, many victims allow their motorcycles to be served or modified, but instead the perpetrators are sold without the knowledge of the owner,” Kombes Kusumo explained. It was alleged that there were dozens of people who were the victim of AWP. The victim suffered a loss of more than RP 2,024,262,000. This case took place from January to 3 March 2025 at a Vespa workshop on Jalan Baru Cipendawa, Rawalumbu, Bekasi City. From the results of the investigation, there were 66 victims, of which 62 victims had not yet made an official report. The price of Vespa offered by the offenders varies from RP. 30 million to RP. 250 million. From the proceeds of the crime, the money was used to pay the debt of RP. 700 million, fictional investment worth RP 350 million, as well as online trading and gambling (Judol). As evidence, the police secured a Vespa unit owned by the victim who offered the perpetrator as a merchandise. The loss of the victims has varied, from RP AWP is currently being held at the Bekasi City Metro Police. He was charged in terms of Article 378 regarding fraud and Article 372 of the penal code regarding eclipse with a maximum imprisonment of 4 years. (JBR/May)
The offenders raised RP 2 billion from Vespa fraud, the money was used up for trading
