Beritabali reports that the Bali Regional Police (Polda Bali), in collaboration with the Bank Indonesia Representative Office for Bali Province, destroyed 3,731 counterfeit Indonesian Rupiah banknotes with a total nominal value of Rp 341,575,000.
The destruction took place at the Presisi Building of the Bali Provincial Police on Tuesday. 27 October 2026, as part of overall efforts to prevent and eradicate the circulation of counterfeit banknotes in Bali.
Among the counterfeit notes destroyed, the Rp 100,000-denominated notes were the most prevalent, accounting for 3,121 pieces.
This initiative represents inter-agency synergy to address the circulation of counterfeit Rupiah banknotes in Bali. Representatives from various institutions were in attendance at the counterfeit note burning ceremony, including the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) of Bali, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Customs and Excise, the Denpasar High Court, the Denpasar District Court, the Denpasar City Public Prosecutor’s Office, and the Chairperson of APVA Bali (The Association of Foreign Money Changers).
Representing the Bali Provincial Police Chief, Director of Special Criminal Investigation Senior Police Commissioner Wisnu Prabowo attended the event alongside the Head of the Bank Indonesia Representative Office for Bali Province, Achris Sarwani. About 100 participants from various relevant agencies attended the event.
In his remarks, Officer Wisnu Prabowo expressed his appreciation for the synergy existing between the Bali Provincial Police and Bank Indonesia in their efforts to prevent and eradicate the circulation of counterfeit currency.
He also urged the public to apply the “3D” principle—”Dilihat” (Look), “Diraba” (Feel), and “Diterawang” (Hold up to the light)—to help distinguish between genuine and counterfeit Rupiah banknotes.
”If members of the public discover or suspect the circulation of counterfeit money in their respective areas, we urge them to report this immediately to the nearest police station or by dialing the National Police’s ‘110’ Emergency Service,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Bank Indonesia Representative Office for Bali Province, Achris Sarwani, explained that destroying counterfeit Rupiah notes is a follow-up measure under Law Number 7 of 2011 concerning Currency.
He emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in preventing counterfeiting and taking action against those involved. He concluded that this activity also demonstrates transparency and accountability in handling counterfeit Rupiah while bolstering public confidence in the currency.
The destruction exercise used a shredding machine. Through this initiative, the Bali Provincial Police, in collaboration with Bank Indonesia and relevant agencies, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination, enhancing public education, and taking firm action against counterfeiters—all to ensure transaction security and maintain public trust in the Rupiah.
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