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Riau Police Uncover Fake Driving License Syndicate, Prices Ranging From Rp 550,000 to Rp 1.7 Million

A fake driver's license (SIM) syndicate in Riau was uncovered after the Siak Police discovered offers circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media platforms offering to issue SIMs without a test. Siak Police Chief AKBP Sepuh Ade Irsyam Siregar stated that before being uncovered, the perpetrators had been distributing the fake SIMs in several areas of Sumatra, charging up to millions of rupiah per SIM.
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Offers to obtain a driver's license without the hassle of following official procedures can actually lead to problems. The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) has warned the public not to believe them.

A fake driver's license (SIM) syndicate in Riau was uncovered after the Siak Police discovered offers circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media platforms offering to issue SIMs without a test. Siak Police Chief AKBP Sepuh Ade Irsyam Siregar stated that before being uncovered, the perpetrators had been distributing the fake SIMs in several areas of Sumatra, charging up to millions of rupiah per SIM.

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suarasurabaya.net broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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