**Heartbreaking Tale of a Potter in Pemalang: Sacrifices Land for Son to Join Police, Rp900 Million Lost**
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a potter from Pemalang, Central Java named Suratmo (57) fell victim to a scam, losing a staggering Rp900 million after both of his children failed to pass the Indonesian National Police’s Bintara selection process. This devastating loss came after he had already paid the money to certain individuals at the Pemalang Police Resort, with the promise that his children would become police officers.
**The Deceptive Scheme Unravels**
The unfortunate saga began when Suratmo’s two sons aspired to join the police force through the Bintara route at the Pemalang Police Resort. A family friend named Wahono, who happened to be a father of a police officer in Pemalang with the rank of Brigadier, caught wind of their aspirations and offered to help secure their acceptance.
**The Tragic Betrayal**
Wahono and Suratmo reached an agreement where an initial down payment of Rp500 million was made. However, the plot thickened when Suratmo was coerced into handing over an additional Rp400 million under the pretense that it was required for the allocation of funds to the Pemalang Police Chief and the Central Java Regional Police Chief.
**A Heartrending Sacrifice**
Suratmo found himself in a precarious financial situation as he had already sold a plot of land by the Pantura coast to raise the Rp500 million down payment. With the deception unfolding, he and his wife were left helpless as the rogue police personnel refused to return the Rp900 million they had been swindled out of.
**The Pursuit of Justice**
A glimmer of hope emerged as the case was reported to the Police Professionalism and Security Affairs Division (Propam). Aipda Widodo, the Public Relations Officer of the Semarang Police Resort, assured that the matter was being diligently investigated and that the necessary legal actions were being taken to address this grievous injustice.
In a world where trust is sacred, this tale serves as a poignant reminder of the lengths to which some would go to exploit the hopes and dreams of others. Let us stand together in solidarity with Suratmo and his family as they navigate the aftermath of this harrowing ordeal.
