In the digital lending category, 100 illegal sites were uncovered. Between 2018 to April 2022 a total of 3,989 illegal P2P lending firms have been shut down.
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Tongam said the taskforce will continue to enforce the law and pursue the perpetrators, among others, by taking down their websites or applications. “The public is advised to be aware of all forms of new modus operandi carried out by the perpetrators to ensnare their potential victims,” he said.
If one encounters a suspicious investment offer, or a P2P lending firm that is not registered with the OJK, they can report it to OJK customer service number 157, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. (at)