Viral Allegations of Fake KTPs in Semarang Priced at Rp500,000, Disdukcapil Denies Employee Involvement

SEMARANG, KOMPAS.com - Allegations of fake identity cards (KTP) circulating in Semarang City, Central Java, have sparked widespread discussion on social media after reports surfaced about the production of these documents for around Rp500,000.

The information spread through an Instagram post by the account @dinaskegelapan_kotasemarang showing a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation regarding suspected fake KTP-making practices.

In the conversation, names Alex and Rudi appear, allegedly involved in providing fake KTPs.

Rudi was mentioned as a purported official from the Population and Civil Registration Office (Disdukcapil), while Alex was described as an intermediary.

The post also mentioned a fee of about Rp500,000 payable through the intermediary to obtain the KTP.

Head of the Semarang City Disdukcapil, Yudi Hardianto Wibowo, denied that any employee named Alex or Rudi worked within the agency.

"I can confirm there is no one named Alex or Rudi at Disdukcapil. I assure you the KTPs issued by us are genuine and free of charge," Yudi said on Friday (18/9/2026).

"Why would anyone pay for a fake KTP? That means it's a member of the public with bad intentions, aiming to carry out acts that violate regulations," he added.

"I emphasize that our KTP issuance process is very strict," Yudi stressed.

Disdukcapil reveals KTP materials can be manipulated

Although denying employee involvement, Yudi acknowledged that technically, the physical card materials could be manipulated by certain parties.

He explained that the card’s layers could be peeled off before printed information is erased and replaced.

"Indeed, the card’s plastic can be removed, then erased, and reprinted," he explained.

"Such actions can be performed by certain individuals, so we strongly advise the public to stay vigilant," Yudi added.

He urged people not to rely solely on KTPs as identification in risky transactions, such as vehicle or goods rentals.

"Be cautious when using KTPs as proof or collateral, especially in rentals or similar activities. It’s best to verify with Disdukcapil," he advised.

In another widely shared post on social media, there was information about alleged use of fake KTPs in cases of car and PlayStation rental fraud.

Regarding these claims, Yudi left the matter to law enforcement authorities.

"From what we see, I am confident this is now a legal matter beyond our agency's scope," he said.

"The police and enforcement officials can act, and we hope those involved will be caught soon. I am confident, God willing, that Disdukcapil staff are not involved," he said.

KTP issuance follows strict procedures

Yudi explained that Disdukcapil Semarang applies several procedures for issuing and replacing KTPs.

For lost KTPs, the owner must provide a police report as evidence of loss.

"If your KTP is lost, you must file a police report, and the person collecting the new KTP must be the rightful owner. This is mandatory."

"If someone else collects it, the request will be rejected by our officers. Only authorized individuals within the same family card (KK) are allowed to collect on behalf," he said.

Disdukcapil also retrieves old KTPs to prevent invalid documents from recirculating.

"To avoid old KTPs floating around, anyone moving from other areas must surrender their KTP. We will not issue a new KTP without it," Yudi stated.

"Similarly, death certificates won’t be issued if the deceased person’s KTP is not handed in," he added.

Damaged, invalid, or revoked KTPs are also destroyed by Disdukcapil.

"We conduct destruction of invalid or damaged KTPs almost daily," he said.

"We destroy them to prevent circulation. However, negligence still happens among the public. Maybe not from our region, but possibly the material comes from elsewhere. We can’t control that," he explained.

Sanctions to be imposed if employees are involved

Yudi stated that staffing regulations will be enforced if any Disdukcapil employees are found guilty of violations.

"If proven guilty, civil servants have taken oaths and signed integrity statements. The regulations and employment laws are clear. Actions will be taken accordingly," he said.

"If it involves criminal matters, sanctions will follow. But God willing, this is most likely done by outside parties," he added.

Yudi also noted that unauthorized use of the Disdukcapil name by outsiders is not new.

"There have been many cases of impersonation, including illegal fees collected in our name by people who are not Disdukcapil staff," he revealed.

Residents urged to report lost KTPs immediately

Disdukcapil Semarang urges residents who lose their KTP to promptly report to the police and apply for a replacement document.

"First, those who lose their KTP should immediately report to the police, obtain a police statement, and then apply for a new KTP with us," Yudi said.

He explained that once a new KTP is issued, the old one becomes invalid and cannot be used for any official transactions.

"The old KTP will be invalid automatically. Fake KTPs also can’t be used for transactions with official institutions," he added.

Parts of this article were previously published on TribunJateng.com under the title "Viral Allegations of Fake KTPs in Semarang City, Disdukcapil Denies Names Rudi and Alek".