Indonesia Warns Against New Rupiah Hoaxes: High Denominations and Politician Images Circulate

Hoaxes concerning new Rupiah banknotes are circulating on Indonesian social media, drawing public attention. These include fabricated images of high denominations such as Rp 5 million and Rp 1 million, as well as alleged new banknotes featuring portraits of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Liputan6.com's fact-checking team has identified several fake banknote images circulating on platforms like Facebook, purportedly issued around June 2026. Examples include a Rp 5 million banknote allegedly featuring the portrait of the first President Soekarno, and an Rp 18,000 banknote with images of President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran, alongside the Monas (National Monument) and the State Palace. These false claims are being spread with narratives like "New banknote worth Rp 5 million per sheet" and "New Rupiah with President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran." While the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has not yet issued an official statement regarding these hoaxes, the public is urged to be cautious of banknotes discussed from unverified sources. The spread of misinformation could undermine confidence in the financial system and potentially lead to social unrest. Liputan6.com has been operating its "Cek Fakta" (Fact Check) channel since 2018 to promote media literacy. As a member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), it verifies information independently. The platform also accepts public submissions of suspected hoaxes and offers quick responses via a WhatsApp chatbot.