Police report man in Bangkalan for fraud under the guise of religion

This case started with the activities of a recitation forum led by someone since two thousand and fifteen in Madura. For the first four years, the group ran normally without any requests for money from the students.

The situation changed after the leader of the recitation died and his brother used his position to take over control. The followers were directed to face their father who then declared himself Ratu Adil while his son was Imam Mahdi.

This group implements strict rules including a ban on carrying communication devices and the obligation to wear all white. The fanaticism that is formed makes the victim lose critical power and submit to various irrational rules.

The perpetrator carried out extortion by guessing the age and then forced the victim to pay a life extension fee and a penance fine. Victims are also required to pay money for elevation to spiritual positions with total losses reaching billions of rupiah.

After the group leader died, the conscious victims finally took legal action. An official report has been received by the local police to thoroughly investigate the criminal act committed by the respondent.