Cases of e-KTP (electronic ID card) forgery are no longer new in Indonesia. Many individuals have fallen victim, and both individuals and businesses have suffered significant losses as a result.
Real Cases in Indonesia
Several recent incidents highlight how identity forgery continues to evolve:
- Riau (Bengkalis): Police uncovered a syndicate that produced e-KTPs with real NIK (national ID numbers) but fake personal data such as names and addresses (detiknews).
- Jember: Fake KTPs and family cards (KK) were reportedly used successfully to apply for housing loans (Radar Jember).
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok): Thousands of SIM cards were found sold using forged KTP and KK data of unsuspecting victims (Antara News). The modus operandi continues to vary — some forgers even offer fake e-KTPs for around IDR 300,000 (Warta Ekonomi), while others have produced highly convincing replicas using materials nearly identical to the original (Kompas Regional).
Financial Risks and Business Impact
The consequences of identity forgery extend far beyond individual victims — they pose serious financial, operational, and reputational risks for businesses.
- Financial losses: A couple in Banten used 41 fake e-KTPs to commit bank fraud, causing a total loss of IDR 5.1 billion (detikcom).
- Reputational damage: Companies or banks that onboard clients using forged identities risk losing public trust and may face legal exposure.
- Operational risks: Weak identity verification systems (especially those not integrated with official databases such as Disdukcapil) increase the risk of onboarding fraudulent users.
- Additional costs: Businesses must spend more on audits, security upgrades, employee training, and remediation when fraud occurs.
Case Highlights:
- The Banten Bank Fraud: A married couple used 41 fake e-KTPs to open multiple bank accounts and credit cards since 2020, earning millions of rupiah (detiknews).
- The Bengkalis Bureau Syndicate: A “premium” service that produced e-KTPs using real NIKs but forged data, reportedly involving insiders from Disdukcapil (PPID Provinsi Riau).
- SIM Card Fraud: Thousands of illegal SIM cards were sold using stolen identity data; many victims were unaware their information was being misused (Antara News).
Preventive Steps to Protect Your Business
To avoid falling victim to identity forgery, organizations can take several preventive measures:
- Regular audits & compliance checks: Ensure internal systems verify identities during onboarding and undergo regular security audits.
- Public education: Raise awareness about the legal and financial risks of using fake IDs.
- Thorough identity verification: Don’t rely solely on physical e-KTP checks — cross-check all personal data (name, NIK, address) with official databases to ensure accuracy. This can be done by integrating powerful verification like e-KYC and Liveness Detection.
- Integrate an ID authenticity detection solution: Use Anti Forgery ID, a digital verification system that accurately detects whether an ID is genuine or fake in seconds. With this solution, you can instantly confirm identity authenticity and prevent forgery before it causes damage.
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Last modified: October 14, 2025
