Singapore Oil King Defrauds Giant Bank

  

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Because of Criticizing Animal Care Centers, An Irish Tourist Arrested In Dubai", "TEOFL Requirements for Civil Servant Candidate Tests Challenged to the Indonesia Constitutional Court", you may read also "A Wife in India Asked For a Divorce Because Her Husband Rarely Bathed" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Singapore Oil King Defrauds Giant Bank'.

The founder of a Singapore oil trading company, Lim Oon Kuin, faced charges. Lim Oon Kuin was charged with defrauding HSBC bank out of millions of dollars. Lim Oon Kuin has been involved in the law since last May. He is considered to have damaged Singapore's reputation as a leading oil trading center in Asia. He owned a company called Hin Leong Trading, the largest oil trading company in Asia, before it collapsed in 2020. District Court Judge Toh Han Li is scheduled to sentence Lim today. Prosecutors demanded that Lim be sentenced to 20 years in prison.[1]

"This is one of the most serious cases of trade finance fraud ever prosecuted in Singapore," said the Public Prosecutor. Lim faced a total of 130 criminal charges involving hundreds of millions of dollars, but prosecutors tried and convicted him on only three counts. The second was charged with defrauding banking giant HSBC and the third for encouraging a Hin Leong executive to falsify documents. Prosecutors also said he tricked HSBC into disbursing almost US$ 112 million or the equivalent of IDR 1.7 trillion (exchange rate Rp. 15,850). The defendant told the bank that his company had signed oil sales contracts with two companies.[2]

"This transaction was actually a fabrication, made at the behest of the defendant. This seriously tarnishes Singapore's hard-earned reputation as a leading oil trading center in Asia," emphasized the prosecutor. As an additional information, Lim is now 83 years old. He founded the company in 1965. The company played a key role in helping Singapore become a leading ship refueling port in the world. However, this collapsed in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic plunged the oil market into unprecedented chaos.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Raja Minyak Singapura Tipu Bank Raksasa, Rugikan Rp 1,7 Triliun", finance.detik.com, Muhamad Aghasy Putra Hazli, 18 November 2024, Diakses pada tanggal 14 Desember 2024, Link: https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-7644644/raja-minyak-singapura-tipu-bank-raksasa-rugikan-rp-1-7-triliun

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Because of Criticizing Animal Care Centers, An Irish Tourist Arrested In Dubai

  

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "TEOFL Requirements for Civil Servant Candidate Tests Challenged to the Indonesia Constitutional Court", "Massachusetts Court Jurisprudence: Wedding Ring Must Be Returned If Marriage is Void", you may read also "Amazing, Public Road Transformed Into Garage" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Because of Criticizing Animal Care Centers, An Irish Tourist Arrested In Dubai'.

An Irish tourist didn't expect his holiday to end in disaster. It all started with online criticism of dog grooming companies. Craig Ballentine (33) worked as a dog groomer in Dubai for six months. She was having difficulty at work and left a negative online review about the treatment center and its experience. He then went on holiday to Abu Dhabi. However, when he arrived there, he was arrested by the authorities. A Detained in Dubai campaign group said that Ballentine faced prison time due to the UAE's cybercrime laws. Yes, the practice of online criticism is a cyber crime in the UAE.[1]

"Craig has been told by local lawyers that there is virtually no chance of the case against him being dropped," said Radha Stirling, a member of the organization. "The recently enacted cybercrime law in the UAE is a nightmare for foreigners. It is enough for a whistleblower to simply tell the police that someone posted something offensive or abusive," he said. Stirling said that Ballentine's parents were so worried that she didn't dare to give the news. Stirling even asked Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill to send a statement on his behalf. "Craig needs to go home and get to work. It's appalling that the authorities would allow such a frivolous crime report to ensnare visitors in the system," he said.[2]

"We have contacted Craig's local representative, Michelle O'Neill, to ask her to make a diplomatic statement to the UAE ambassador and the FCDO." Previously, the same case happened to Tori Towey. He was finally free after receiving help from O'Neill. "We hope he can help in the same way Ireland helped Tori Towey come home," he concluded.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Jangan Coba-coba Beri Kritik di Dubai, Turis Pria Ini Jadi Korbannya", travel.detik.com, Bonauli, Jumat, 15 Nov 2024, Diakses pada tanggal 30 November 2024, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7640907/jangan-coba-coba-beri-kritik-di-dubai-turis-pria-ini-jadi-korbannya#goog_rewarded

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

TEOFL Requirements for Civil Servant Candidate Tests Challenged to the Indonesia Constitutional Court

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Massachusetts Court Jurisprudence: Wedding Ring Must Be Returned If Marriage is Void", "Amazing, Public Road Transformed Into Garage", you may read also "A Wife in India Asked For a Divorce Because Her Husband Rarely Bathed" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'TEOFL Requirements for Civil Servant Candidate Tests Challenged to the Indonesia Constitutional Court'.

An Indonesian citizen named Hanter Oriko Siregar filed a lawsuit against the Law on Employment and the Law on State Civil Apparatus (ASN) to the Constitutional Court (MK). The lawsuit filed was related to the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL). The lawsuit has been registered with case number: 159/PUU-XXII/2024. In his lawsuit, he asked the Constitutional Court to regulate that there is no longer a TOEFL requirement for Civil Servant Candidate tests or seeking work in private companies in Indonesia.[1]

He argued that the TOEFL requirement had prevented him from taking the CPNS/"Civil Servant Candidate" test at a number of agencies in 2024. He said there were agencies that made TOEFL with a minimum score of 450 an absolute requirement and had to be attached when registering for the CPNS/"Civil Servant Candidate" test. He also admitted that he could not achieve these requirements. He admitted that he had tried taking the test four times and the maximum score he got was 370.[2]

"That the application of conditions by requiring job seekers to master English well is proven by the existence of TOEFL as a mandatory and absolute requirement to be fulfilled as prospective CPNS/"Civil Servant Candidate" participants in each state/government agency as well as to apply for work in private agencies/companies as the Petitioner has mentioned in above is that it has harmed the Petitioner's constitutional rights which have been protected and guaranteed in Article 27 paragraph (1) and Article 28D paragraph (2), Article 28H paragraph (2), and Article 28I (2) of the Constitution of 1945 as the 1945 Constitution is the basis for all sources of law that apply in Indonesia," he said.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Syarat TOEFL Pencari Kerja Digugat ke MK karena Dianggap Bisnis Belaka", news.detik.com., Haris Fadhil, 13 November 2024, Diakses pada tanggal 29 November 2024, Link: https://news.detik.com/berita/d-7635716/syarat-toefl-pencari-kerja-digugat-ke-mk-karena-dianggap-bisnis-belaka

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Massachusetts Court Jurisprudence: Wedding Ring Must Be Returned If Marriage is Void

  

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "A Young Woman From England, Falls In Love With a Con Man Named Lord Bertie", "Amazing, Public Road Transformed Into Garage", you may read also "A Wife in India Asked For a Divorce Because Her Husband Rarely Bathed" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Massachusetts Court Jurisprudence: Wedding Ring Must Be Returned If Marriage is Void'.

Massachusetts' highest court recently ruled that an engagement ring worth US $ 70,000 or around IDR. 1 billion must be returned to its giver, without considering who caused the marriage to be annulled.  This case involves Bruce Johnson, who gave the diamond ring to Caroline Settino. Their relationship ended after Johnson found suspicious messages on Settino's cellphone. Johnson ultimately broke off the engagement after finding messages showing Settino's communications with another man.[1]

Initially, a lower court allowed Settino to keep the ring, finding Johnson had wrongly accused him of having an affair.  However, appeals courts, and ultimately the Massachusetts Supreme Court, reversed the ruling, stating that Johnson was entitled to get the ring back. The court explained that 'the engagement ring was a conditional gift related to the marriage agreement'.  If the marriage is annulled, the giver of the ring is entitled to its return, regardless of who was responsible for the end of the relationship. This ruling ends the long-standing standard of considering fault in determining entitlement to an engagement ring.[2]  

Following modern legal trends, Massachusetts courts have now joined most other jurisdictions in the US in rejecting the concept of fault in determining ownership rights to an engagement ring if the marriage is void.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Pengadilan Massachusetts: Gagal Menikah, Cincin Tunangan Rp 1 Miliar Wajib Dikembalikan", www.kompas.com, Tito Helmawan Reditya, 10 November 2024, Diakses pada tanggal 20 November 2024, Link: https://www.kompas.com/global/read/2024/11/10/140000070/pengadilan-massachusetts--gagal-menikah-cincin-tunangan-rp-1-miliar-wajib#google_vignette

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

A Young Woman From England, Falls In Love With a Con Man Named Lord Bertie

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Sritex Declared Bankrupt By The Semarang Commercial Court", "A Wife in India Asked For a Divorce Because Her Husband Rarely Bathed", you may read also "Amazing, Public Road Transformed Into Garage" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'A Young Woman From England, Falls In Love With a Con Man Named Lord Bertie'.

Megan Clark, a young woman from England, initially thought that she would marry a rich businessman. But in the end he found out that the man was a romantic con artist who had left him tens of thousands of dollars in debt. Megan, who is 27 years old and works as a manager in a bar on the Isle of Wight, meets a handsome man called Lord Bertie. Bertie claims to be a descendant of the famous family that owned the Underwood typewriter company. His luxurious lifestyle fascinates Megan. Even though they had only been dating for a month, Bertie immediately invited her to live with him in his luxury villa. After five months, Bertie proposed to Megan, and she accepted.[1]

Because of love, Megan leaves her job and joins Bertie's business claiming to be a clock expert. However, over time, Megan began to suspect some inconsistencies. Letters with unknown names started coming to their house. Unexpectedly, when Megan checked further, it turned out that the name on the credit card in her future husband's wallet was Robert Madjeski, who is a fraudster. After searching on the internet, Megan found out that Lord Bertie was Robert Madjeski's alias. This explains Bertie's request not to post photos of himself on social media, because many people are looking for them. Megan finally realized that everything was a lie. Bertie is not of noble birth, has nothing to do with the world of horology, and all the treasures he displays are simply rentals. In fact, Bertie has trapped Megan in debt amounting to $40,000 or around IDR. 623 million by opening a credit card in her name. The diamond engagement ring that Megan wanted to sell to pay off the debt also turned out to be fake.[2]

When Megan confronted Bertie two weeks before their wedding, he simply left her alone. Heartbroken, Megan is forced to cancel the wedding and look for a way to pay off her debt. After posting her story on social media, Megan received lots of messages from people who had also fallen victim to Bertie's scam. Surprisingly, there was no particular pattern in the type or age of his victims, indicating that Bertie was only looking for profit and never had genuine feelings. Robert Madejski, known by many aliases, was eventually arrested on other charges, but managed to escape from prison while serving a five-year sentence. Even though many years have passed, Megan still feels afraid of one day meeting the fraudster again.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Wanita Batalkan Pernikahan, Syok Tahu Fakta Calon Suami 'Pengusaha Kaya'", wolipop.detik.com, Vina Oktiani, 09 Nov 2024, Diakses pada tanggal 16 November 2024, Link: https://wolipop.detik.com/wedding-news/d-7630389/wanita-batalkan-pernikahan-syok-tahu-fakta-calon-suami-pengusaha-kaya?utm_source=detik.com&utm_medium=referral

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Sritex Declared Bankrupt By The Semarang Commercial Court

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "An Indonesian Citizen was Arrested by United States Customs Officers on Suspicion of Counterfeit Money", "Amazing, Public Road Transformed Into Garage", you may read also "A Wife in India Asked For a Divorce Because Her Husband Rarely Bathed" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Sritex Declared Bankrupt by the Semarang Commercial Court'.

The Semarang Commercial District Court (PN) officially declared Sritex and its 3 subsidiaries, namely PT. Sinar Pantja Djaja, PT. Bitratex Industries, and PT. Primayudha Mandirijaya declared bankrupt through a decision with case number 2/Pdt.Sus-Homologasi/2024/PN Niaga Smg. In this decision, Sritex has failed to fulfill its payment obligations to PT. Indo Bharat Rayon, as the applicant, based on the Homologation Decision dated January 25 2022. Now, the management of assets along with the management and/or settlement of bankruptcy assets since the date of the bankruptcy decision has been handed over to the curator. The 4 curators who have been appointed are Denny Ardiansyah, Nur Hidayat, Fajar Romy Gumilar, and Nurma Candra Yani Sadikin. Meanwhile Haruno Patriadi was appointed as Supervisory Judge in this bankruptcy process.[1]

Quoting the website www.timkuratorsritex.com, the first creditor meeting as a follow-up to the bankruptcy decision for Sritex and a number of its subsidiaries will be held on November 13 2024. Sritex's creditors are asked to submit a letter of claim to the curator team. Meanwhile, the deadline for submitting creditor and tax office bills is Monday, November 25 2024 at 17.00 WIB at the Curator Team Secretariat Office located in South Jakarta City. Creditors who submit bills or other written evidence showing the nature and amount of receivables to the Curator Team via the website www.timkuratorsritex.com before the deadline for submitting bills. Apart from the website, creditors of Sritex and its subsidiaries can also submit bills and physical documents to the Curatorial Team Secretariat office. Then, a meeting to match creditor receivables and the tax office (verification of receivables) will be held on Monday, December 2024 at 10.00 WIB in the creditor meeting room of the Semarang Commercial Court.[2]

According to the Semarang District Court's Case Tracking Information System (SIPP) website, the plaintiff who went to court until Sritex went bankrupt was a company called PT. Indo Bharat Rayon. According to its official website, PT. Indo Bharat Rayon is a company that was founded in 1980 and has a large factory in Purwakarta, West Java, with a production capacity of 200,000 tpa. PT. Indo Bharat Rayon is a foreign investment company (PMA) under the Aditya Birla Group. This company was founded by Indian conglomerate Seth Shiv Narayan Birla and is now continued by his son, Kumar Mangalam Birla. Kumar Birla is currently ranked as the eighth richest person in India with wealth of 24.8 billion US dollars.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Sritex Pailit, Nasibnya Dipegang 4 Orang Ini", www.cnbcindonesia.com., Wiji Nur Hayat, 03 November 2024, Diakses pada tanggal 8 November 2024, Link: https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20241102212635-4-585150/sritex-pailit-nasibnya-dipegang-4-orang-ini

2. Ibid.

3. "Ini Perusahaan yang Bikin Sritex Pailit, Pemiliknya Bukan Orang Sembarangan", money.kompas.com., Muhammad Idris, 02/11/2024, Diakses pada tanggal 8 November 2024, Link: https://money.kompas.com/read/2024/11/02/151017226/ini-perusahaan-yang-bikin-sritex-pailit-pemiliknya-bukan-orang-sembarangan?page=all

An Indonesian Citizen was Arrested by United States Customs Officers on Suspicion of Counterfeit Money

 

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "The IDR 3.1 Trillion Royalty Issue Limp Bizkit Finally Sues Universal Music Group", "Amazing, Public Road Transformed Into Garage", you may read also "4 Big Companies That Went Bankrupt in Indonesia" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'An Indonesian Citizen was Arrested by United States Customs Officers on Suspicion of Counterfeit Money'.

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested an Indonesian citizen named Tuma Thierry Henry on suspicion of counterfeiting money. Henry was arrested for carrying banknotes often called 'black dollars'. Quoted from the official CBP website, CBP officers found 'black money fraud' banknotes worth USD 28,500 in Thierry Henry's luggage at Washington Dulles International Airport. Washington Airports Authority Metropolitan Police officers then charged Henry (50), who is an Indonesian citizen, on charges of forgery which is a criminal offense (VA Code 18.2-171). The fraudulent black money bills appear to resemble US dollars in size and sometimes feel the same.[1]

However, the money will appear like black, blue or white sheets of paper if examined under black or ultraviolet light. In black money scams, criminals often resort to chemically altering or coloring banknotes to avoid detection by customs authorities. Perpetrators often cheat on the grounds that they need cash and then offer to sell the banknotes at a discount. Perpetrators often mix real money with black money to convince the victim.[2]

Henry arrived at Dulles airport Wednesday evening on a plane from Lome, Togo. During the second baggage inspection, CBP officers discovered two empty black paper bundles and one empty white paper bundle each wrapped in ribbon with the words 'One Hundred' written on it. The officer then counted a total of 285 sheets of paper in the three bundles. The paper size is very similar to US banknotes. CBP officers examined the bills under ultraviolet light and noticed similarities between the images of the front and back of the 100 US dollar bill. CBP officers then confiscated the illegal notes and handed over the notes and Henry to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police officers.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "WNI Thierry Henry Ditangkap di AS gegara Bawa Gepokan Dolar Hitam", news.detik.com., Haris Fadhil, 31 Oktober 2024, Diakses pada tanggal 1 November 2024, Link: https://news.detik.com/internasional/d-7615397/wni-thierry-henry-ditangkap-di-as-gegara-bawa-gepokan-dolar-hitam

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

The IDR 3.1 Trillion Royalty Issue Limp Bizkit Finally Sues Universal Music Group

  

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Amazing, Public Road Transformed Into Garage", "Be Careful Using AI, You Will be in Trouble for Citing Non-existent Jurisprudence", you may read also "Due to Low Sales Product, Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'The IDR 3.1 Trillion Royalty Issue Limp Bizkit Finally Sues Universal Music Group'.

Limp Bizkit, a nu metal band that was very famous in the late 90s and early 2000s, recently took a big step by suing Universal Music Group (UMG). They accused these major labels of withholding the royalties they should receive. The amount mentioned in the lawsuit is no joke, up to USD 200 million or around Rp. 3.1 trillion![1]

Durst and his friends officially filed this lawsuit in Los Angeles Federal Court on Tuesday (8/10/2024). They accused UMG of deliberately making regulations that made royalties for artists like them 'unclear'. Just imagine, according to lawyer Fred Durst, even though Limp Bizkit's popularity is on the rise, they have not received royalties since August 2024. In fact, their albums have sold millions of copies, and there are millions of streams from Spotify alone every month. "Our comeback was extraordinary, but until now we haven't gotten a penny from UMG," stressed Durst. UMG also told Fred Durst that royalties worth USD 43 million or Rp. 672 billion were being withheld because they felt that Limp Bizkit still had a large debt that had not been paid off. But, strangely, even though their popularity has soared again with music sales increasing 68 percent, the money still doesn't disburse. Not just Limp Bizkit, you know! There are hundreds of other artists who Limp Bizkit claims have suffered a similar fate.[2]

Limp Bizkit itself has been active for almost three decades, with members currently consisting of Fred Durst, John Otto, Sam Rivers, Wes Borland, and DJ Lethal. They are famous for songs such as My Way, Re-Arranged, Break Stuff, Take a Look Around, and Eat You Alive. Even though they went on hiatus from 2006 to 2009, now they are active again and getting more hype. So far, Universal Music Group has not provided a statement.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Klaim Royalti Rp 3,1 Triliun Ditahan, Limp Bizkit Gugat Universal Music Group", www.detik.com., Dicky Ardian, Rabu, 09 Okt 2024, Diakses pada tanggal 10 Oktober 2024, Link:  https://www.detik.com/pop/music/d-7579495/klaim-royalti-rp-3-1-triliun-ditahan-limp-bizkit-gugat-universal-music-group

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.