Sekar Arum Widara (41), a former colossal drama artist, was arrested by the South Jakarta Metro Police on Wednesday (2/4) at 21.00 WIB in the Kemang area, Mampang, on suspicion of distributing fake money worth Rp223 million (LP/A/08/IV/2025). In the examination, he claimed to use Rp10 million in counterfeit money to do good deeds at the Istiqlal Mosque the day before Eid. Kanit Ranmor Satreskrim South Jakarta Metro Police, Iptu Teddy Rohendi, said that the police were still investigating Sekar Arum’s recognition, who claimed to get counterfeit money from his friend and realized his authenticity when used for charity. Sekar Arum is threatened with a sentence of 15 years in prison according to Article 26 paragraph 2 and 3 jo. 36 paragraph 2 and 3 of RI Law No. 7 of 2011 concerning Currency and or Article 244 of the Criminal Code and or 245 of the Criminal Code. “We are still continuing to develop this case,” said Iptu Teddy Rohendi, Thursday (3/4), at the South Jakarta Metro Police Headquarters. The police are also hunting for Sekar Arum’s friend who is called the source of the counterfeit money. “We have pocketed the identity of the friend concerned. The team is in the field to make arrests,” he continued.
This case attracted public attention, mainly because of Sekar Arum’s background as a former artist who was well known. The public also wondered, what was the motive behind the circulation of this counterfeit money. Is it just for fun, or is there a bigger economic motive?
“All of the possibilities are still we are still exploring. We will continue to dig up information from suspects and witnesses to uncover the network of fake money circulation,” said Iptu Teddy.
In addition to securing counterfeit evidence worth Rp223 million, the police also seized several other evidence, such as mobile phones, wallets, and vehicles that were allegedly used by Sekar Arum in carrying out the action. The police appealed to the public to be more careful in transactions, especially with cash. Always check the authenticity of money received to avoid being victims of the circulation of counterfeit money. “Report immediately to the police if you find irregularities in the money you receive,” ordered Iptu Teddy. The Sekar Arum case is a warning for all of us about the dangers of the circulation of counterfeit money and its impact on the country’s economy. Sekar Arum’s capture is like lightning in broad daylight for its fans. In the past, his face adorned the screen through colossal dramas that were popular with many people. Now, his name is sticking out again, but not because of achievement, but because of the case of fake money circulation.
Netizens were busy commenting on social media. There are those who regret, some are pouting. Not a few who questioned how a former artist could fall into a circle of crime like this. Gossip accounts did not miss heating the atmosphere by uploading old Sekar Arum photos while still active in the entertainment world.
Meanwhile, the police continued to work hard to uncover the network of counterfeit money that involved Sekar Arum. “We will not stop here. We will continue to develop this case to dismantle the entire network and arrest other actors,” said Iptu Teddy Rohendi.
South Jakarta Metro Police arrested a former colossal drama artist, Sekar Arum Widara (41) for allegedly circulating fake Rp223 million in one of the shopping centers in the Kemang area, Mampang on Wednesday (2/4) at around 21:00 WIB.
The report contained in LP/A/08/IV/2025/SPKT/South Jakarta Metro Police/Metro Jaya Police.
For his actions, the perpetrators were allegedly Article 26 paragraph 2 and 3 jo. 36 paragraph 2 and 3 of RI Law No. 7 of 2011 concerning Currency and or Article 244 of the Criminal Code and or 245 of the Criminal Code with a criminal threat of 15 years in prison.
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