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{"actor":"system:backfill","investigation_id":"1c83c490-1790-40fa-8726-0a3dd0583379","kind":"publish","page_slug":"pt-digi-global-konsultan","published_at":"2026-06-14T17:35:44.122Z","sequence_num":1,"snapshot":{"content_type":"investigation","entity_name":"PT Digi Global Konsultan","sections":[{"content":"PT Digi Global Konsultan was a registered Indonesian company based in Solo Baru, Sukoharjo District, Central Java. Central Java Police allege the company served solely as a recruitment center and operational base for a transnational pig-butchering fraud syndicate. The business presented itself as a legitimate consulting firm while housing a structured criminal operation across seven sites, including rental houses, hotel rooms, and boarding houses in Sukoharjo and Surakarta. Internal documents, marketing operational guidance materials, and company records were seized by police during raids. The syndicate operated with a professional internal structure, employing leaders, supervisors, marketers, and individuals hired specifically as models to conduct live video calls with victims.","heading":"Overview and Front Company Structure","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian Police bust pig butchering ring, 11 foreign suspects named — ANTARA News","type":"news_article","url":"https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/417532/indonesian-police-bust-pig-butchering-ring-11-foreign-suspects-named"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian police bust international online scam syndicate in Central Java — The Star","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/04/indonesian-police-bust-international-online-scam-syndicate-in-central-java"},{"credibility":3,"name":"Indonesian Police Dismantle Pig-Butchering Ring Run From a Fake Consulting Firm — ScamWatchHQ","type":"news_article","url":"https://scamwatchhq.com/indonesia-central-java-pig-butchering-bust-39-suspects-2026/"}]},{"content":"The syndicate employed the pig-butchering (sha zhu pan) methodology, a form of long-con romance and investment fraud. Suspects created fictitious identities and profiles on dating applications including Tinder, Puf, and Boo, as well as Facebook, to establish initial contact with targets. After building emotional rapport over extended periods, operators introduced fake cryptocurrency investment opportunities, persuading victims to transfer funds incrementally in escalating amounts to syndicate-controlled bank accounts. Victims were directed to a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading website designed to simulate legitimate investment returns. To reinforce the deception, individuals hired as models conducted live video calls with victims, providing a credible human face for the fabricated personas. Among those named as suspects in the model role is Febiola Elizabeth, identified by Indonesian media as a former model and public figure. The syndicate reportedly targeted approximately 5,000 people in total, successfully defrauding at least 133 individuals.","heading":"Fraud Methodology: Pig Butchering","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Police bust alleged 'pig butchering' crypto scam after uncovering live models used to reel in 133 victims — The Cooldown","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/pig-butchering-scam-indonesia-targeted-americans/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian police bust international online scam syndicate in Central Java — The Star","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/04/indonesian-police-bust-international-online-scam-syndicate-in-central-java"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Identitas Mantan Artis Tersangka Sindikat Love Scam di Jateng: Febiola Elizabeth — Kumparan","type":"news_article","url":"https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/identitas-mantan-artis-tersangka-sindikat-love-scam-di-jateng-febiola-elizabeth-27WEFooy2te"}]},{"content":"Indonesian authorities confirmed that at least 133 individuals were defrauded, with total proceeds extracted amounting to $2,327,625.85 USD, equivalent to approximately Rp41.1 billion. The victims were predominantly US citizens, which prompted Indonesian police to request FBI assistance for victim identification and statement collection. The syndicate's outreach extended to an estimated 5,000 potential targets, though confirmed losses are limited to the 133 verified victims. No victim names have been disclosed by authorities. The FBI, the Criminal Investigation Agency, and the International Relations Division of Indonesian National Police are reported to be cooperating in the investigation to obtain victim testimony.","heading":"Victims and Financial Impact","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian Police bust pig butchering ring, 11 foreign suspects named — ANTARA News","type":"news_article","url":"https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/417532/indonesian-police-bust-pig-butchering-ring-11-foreign-suspects-named"},{"credibility":2,"name":"FBI joins Indonesian investigation into alleged US-targeting crypto fraud syndicate — The Online Citizen","type":"news_article","url":"https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/06/03/fbi-joins-indonesian-investigation-into-alleged-us-targeting-crypto-fraud-syndicate"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian police bust international online scam syndicate in Central Java — The Star","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/04/indonesian-police-bust-international-online-scam-syndicate-in-central-java"}]},{"content":"Central Java Police arrested 39 suspects on May 20, 2026. The group comprised 28 Indonesian nationals, 7 Nepalese nationals, and 4 nationals from Myanmar. Indonesian authorities named 11 of the foreign nationals as formal suspects. Suspects held roles including syndicate leaders, supervisors, marketers, and models. Monthly salaries reportedly ranged from Rp15 million to Rp20 million (approximately $840–$1,120 USD). Named individual suspects identified in Indonesian media include Febiola Elizabeth, alleged to have served in a model capacity conducting live video calls with victims. Senior Commissioner Himawan Sutanto Saragih of Central Java Police is identified as the lead law enforcement official on the case. Immigration authorities are monitoring the foreign national suspects.","heading":"Arrests and Suspect Composition","severity":"high","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian Police bust pig butchering ring, 11 foreign suspects named — ANTARA News","type":"news_article","url":"https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/417532/indonesian-police-bust-pig-butchering-ring-11-foreign-suspects-named"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian police bust international online scam syndicate in Central Java — The Star","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/04/indonesian-police-bust-international-online-scam-syndicate-in-central-java"},{"credibility":3,"name":"Profil Febiola Elizabeth Mantan Istri Reza Smash, Kini jadi Tersangka Kasus Love Scamming di Solo — ikonser.id","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.ikonser.id/read/150/profil-febiola-elizabeth-mantan-istri-reza-smash-kini-jadi-tersangka-kasus-love-scamming-di-solo"}]},{"content":"Suspects face charges under Articles 51, 35, 45, and 28 of Law Number 1 of 2024 on Electronic Information and Transactions (Indonesia's revised ITE Law), as well as Article 492 of the 2023 Criminal Code pertaining to fraud. The maximum applicable sentence is 12 years imprisonment. Evidence confiscated during raids includes 140 mobile phones, 123 desktop computers, two laptops, 78 monitors, 54 keyboards, four television sets, company documents, marketing operational guidance materials, motor vehicles, and screenshots of the alleged fake cryptocurrency platform website.","heading":"Legal Charges and Evidence Seized","severity":"high","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian police bust international online scam syndicate in Central Java — The Star","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/04/indonesian-police-bust-international-online-scam-syndicate-in-central-java"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian Police bust pig butchering ring, 11 foreign suspects named — ANTARA News","type":"news_article","url":"https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/417532/indonesian-police-bust-pig-butchering-ring-11-foreign-suspects-named"}]},{"content":"The PT Digi Global Konsultan bust occurred within the context of a documented global surge in pig-butchering operations and coordinated international enforcement actions in 2025 and 2026. In May 2026, a separate FBI-led international operation resulted in 276 arrests and the seizure of $701 million across nine crypto scam centers globally. The PT Digi Global Konsultan case reflects a recurring pattern in which transnational criminal organizations use legitimately registered front companies — often in Southeast Asia — to recruit local and foreign labor for structured fraud operations targeting victims in the United States, Europe, and other high-income jurisdictions.","heading":"Broader Context: Global Pig-Butchering Enforcement","severity":"medium","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"FBI leads arrests of 276 in global crypto pig butchering scams — The Block","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.theblock.co/post/399515/fbi-task-force-arrests-276-crypto-scams"},{"credibility":2,"name":"276 arrested as crypto scams surge in 2026, millions lost to pig butchering — AMBCrypto","type":"news_article","url":"https://ambcrypto.com/276-arrested-as-crypto-scams-surge-in-2026-millions-lost-to-pig-butchering/"}]}],"sources_used":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian Police bust pig butchering ring, 11 foreign suspects named — ANTARA News","type":"news_article","url":"https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/417532/indonesian-police-bust-pig-butchering-ring-11-foreign-suspects-named"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Indonesian police bust international online scam syndicate in Central Java — The Star","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/04/indonesian-police-bust-international-online-scam-syndicate-in-central-java"},{"credibility":2,"name":"FBI joins Indonesian investigation into alleged US-targeting crypto fraud syndicate — The Online Citizen","type":"news_article","url":"https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/06/03/fbi-joins-indonesian-investigation-into-alleged-us-targeting-crypto-fraud-syndicate"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Police bust alleged 'pig butchering' crypto scam after uncovering live models used to reel in 133 victims — The Cooldown","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/pig-butchering-scam-indonesia-targeted-americans/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Central Java Police Uncovers a 'Pig Butchering' Fraud Syndicate that Grossed Rp41 Billion — VOI","type":"news_article","url":"https://voi.id/en/amp/576651"},{"credibility":3,"name":"Indonesian Police Dismantle Pig-Butchering Ring Run From a Fake Consulting Firm — ScamWatchHQ","type":"news_article","url":"https://scamwatchhq.com/indonesia-central-java-pig-butchering-bust-39-suspects-2026/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Identitas Mantan Artis Tersangka Sindikat Love Scam di Jateng: Febiola Elizabeth — Kumparan","type":"news_article","url":"https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/identitas-mantan-artis-tersangka-sindikat-love-scam-di-jateng-febiola-elizabeth-27WEFooy2te"},{"credibility":2,"name":"FBI leads arrests of 276 in global crypto pig butchering scams — The Block","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.theblock.co/post/399515/fbi-task-force-arrests-276-crypto-scams"},{"credibility":2,"name":"276 arrested as crypto scams surge in 2026, millions lost to pig butchering — AMBCrypto","type":"news_article","url":"https://ambcrypto.com/276-arrested-as-crypto-scams-surge-in-2026-millions-lost-to-pig-butchering/"},{"credibility":3,"name":"Polisi Bongkar Sindikat Penipuan Daring Internasional Berkedok PT Digi Global Konsultan — Poros Nusantara","type":"news_article","url":"https://porosnusantara.co.id/2026/06/polisi-bongkar-sindikat-penipuan-daring-internasional-berkedok-pt-digi-global-konsultan-kerugian-capai-rp41-miliar/"}],"summary":"PT Digi Global Konsultan is an Indonesian company used as a front for an international pig-butchering cryptocurrency fraud syndicate dismantled by Central Java Police in May 2026. The operation ran from July 2025 to May 2026 out of Sukoharjo District, Central Java, defrauding at least 133 victims — predominantly US citizens — of approximately $2.33 million USD (Rp41.1 billion). Thirty-nine suspects were arrested, including foreign nationals from Nepal and Myanmar, and Indonesian authorities are collaborating with the FBI.","timeline":[{"date":"2025-07-01","event":"PT Digi Global Konsultan pig-butchering operation begins targeting victims, primarily in the United States, via dating apps and social media.","source":"ANTARA News","source_url":"https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/417532/indonesian-police-bust-pig-butchering-ring-11-foreign-suspects-named"},{"date":"2026-05-20","event":"Central Java Police arrest 39 suspects across seven operational sites in Sukoharjo District and Surakarta, Central Java. Suspects include 28 Indonesians, 7 Nepalese nationals, and 4 Myanmar nationals.","source":"The Star (Malaysia)","source_url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/04/indonesian-police-bust-international-online-scam-syndicate-in-central-java"},{"date":"2026-05-31","event":"Operation concludes with the end of the syndicate's active fraud period.","source":"ANTARA News","source_url":"https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/417532/indonesian-police-bust-pig-butchering-ring-11-foreign-suspects-named"},{"date":"2026-06-01","event":"Central Java Police publicly announce the bust, disclosing 39 arrests, $2.33 million in fraud proceeds, 133 victims, and collaboration with the FBI.","source":"ANTARA News","source_url":"https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/417532/indonesian-police-bust-pig-butchering-ring-11-foreign-suspects-named"},{"date":"2026-06-03","event":"Reports confirm FBI has joined the investigation to assist with victim identification and statement collection from US-based victims.","source":"The Online Citizen","source_url":"https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/06/03/fbi-joins-indonesian-investigation-into-alleged-us-targeting-crypto-fraud-syndicate"},{"date":"2026-06-04","event":"Additional reporting identifies Febiola Elizabeth, a former Indonesian model, as among the named suspects for her role conducting live video calls with victims.","source":"Kumparan","source_url":"https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/identitas-mantan-artis-tersangka-sindikat-love-scam-di-jateng-febiola-elizabeth-27WEFooy2te"}]},"v":1}