East Java Sees 3,244 Illegal Lending Reports, Second Highest After West Java
East Java recorded 3,244 reports of illegal online loans (pinjol) from January to August 2026, making it the second highest in Indonesia after West Java, according to the Financial Services Authority (OJK). This highlights consumer protection concerns within the province.
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