Fake Bjorka Arrested: Why Did Police Target the Wrong Impostor, Not the Real Hacker Who Leaked 341,000 Police Data?
In early October 2025, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) announced the arrest of “Bjorka” as a major victory against cybercrime. However, that joy quickly faded when the real Bjorka resurfaced, leaking 341,000 police personnel data as “retaliation.” It turned out that the man with the initials WFT (22) arrested in North Sulawesi was simply a fake Bjorka, or impostor, who liked to repost other people’s data. This case exposed the rise of hacker impersonators on the dark web and highlighted Indonesia’s vulnerability to personal data leaks. What are the facts behind the controversy surrounding the fake Bjorka’s arrest? Read the full review below.
WFT, born in 2003, from Totolan Village, West Kakas District, Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi, was arrested on September 23, 2025, at his girlfriend’s house. He’s an orphan, a high school dropout, unemployed, and self-taught himself to hack via social media and YouTube—not a professional IT expert like the real Bjorka. Active on the dark web since December 2024 (claimed to be from 2020), WFT repeatedly changed his username: Bjorka → SkyWave (February 2025) → Shint Hunter (March 2025) → Opposite6890 (August 2025) to avoid being tracked.
His modus operandi was simple: Repost old leaked data threads from forums like Breach Forums to Dark Forums, upload fake screenshots to X (@bjorkanesiaa), then offer to sell them via Telegram for crypto. Cyber expert Teguh Aprianto called WFT “just a threat actor reposting other people’s threads,” not a sophisticated hacker. Evidence: 3 cellphones, a tablet, 2 SIM cards, and a flash drive with 28 fake emails.
Case Chronology: From Bank Hack Claims to Fake Bjorka Arrest
The case began on April 17, 2025, with a report from a private bank (allegedly BCA). The account @bjorkanesiaa uploaded a screenshot of the database, claiming to have hacked 4.9 million customer data (names, addresses, accounts), and sent a DM threatening extortion. Police investigated for six months using digital traces and arrested WFT on September 23, 2025. At a press conference on October 2, 2025, WFT claimed to be “Bjorka since 2020,” related to old leaks such as Jokowi or the General Elections Commission (KPU) data.
However, police admitted they were still investigating the connection to Bjorka in 2022. “We are tracing the 2020 digital traces, and the identification parameters are still being processed,” said Senior Commissioner of Police Fian Yunus. WFT was charged under Articles 30/32/35 of the ITE Law: Illegal access, forgery, extortion—a penalty of 12 years in prison and a fine of Rp 12 billion.
The Real Bjorka Resurfaces: Leaks 341,000 Police Data in Response to Fake Arrest
Days pass, and controversy erupts. On October 4, 2025, the Instagram account @bjorkanism (from 2022) was active again, posting a Story featuring a “wake-up” emoji and the statement: “You think it’s me? Everyone uses my name, but I’m still FREE. The one who’s shaking up 2022.” Via Telegram/NetLeaks, the real Bjorka leaked a CSV file containing 341,800 police personnel data (rank, name, unit, phone number, email address)—some of whom may have retired.
The quip: “Because the Indonesian police claimed to have arrested me…” Analysis by @merdekasiber confirms: There is no technical trace of WFT to the real Bjorka’s infrastructure. Teguh Aprianto: “The police mistakenly arrested a faker, the real Bjorka is furious.” This sparked speculation: Is the real Bjorka a single person or a group?
Public and Expert Reaction: Skepticism About Fake Bjorka Trends on X
On X, the topic of fake Bjorka has gone viral with thousands of posts since October 2, 2025. Netizens are skeptical: “How come it’s so easy to catch the impostor, the real Bjorka escaped?” or “The police were so confident, but it turns out to be fake.” Experts like Teguh called WFT “a kid making a confession,” claiming the BCA hack was a hoax. Some accused it of diverting political attention, but the majority criticized: “Release the fake Bjorka so the police will be embarrassed!” Police are open to international cooperation to hunt down the real one.
Impact of Data Leaks and Tips to Protect Yourself from Impostor Hackers
This case threatens 4.9 million bank customers plus 341,000 police officers: Risk of identity theft, fraud, and money laundering. Indonesia is vulnerable to personal data leaks, reminding the importance of the PDP Law.
Prevention tips:
- Check for leaks at Have I Been Pwned.com.
- Enable 2FA on your bank/social media.
- Avoid clicking suspicious links or sharing data.
- Update unique passwords, use a VPN on public Wi-Fi.
- Report any suspicions to the cyber police via cyber.polri.go.id.
Repiw Editor’s Conclusion:
The arrest of the fake Bjorka is a costly lesson: Digital identities are easily faked, but real hackers are still at large. The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) promises to investigate, but the public is waiting for concrete action to hunt down the real hacker. This case is a catalyst for national cybersecurity reform—don’t let our data fall victim to impostors again. What are your thoughts on the real vs. fake Bjorka? Comment below! Monitor cybersecurity news updates for the latest information.
