Ups and Downs of Personal Assistant Celebgram, from Construction Worker to Billionaire Now Stumbling on a Rp1.3 Billion Fraud Case

Dream - Celebgram Muhmmad Akbar or familiarly known as Personal Assistant was arrested by the police for a suspected fraud case worth Rp1.3 billion against his friend, AL.

This information surprised various parties, especially the figure of Personal Assistant who is often close to high-ranking officials and artists.

Before becoming famous like now, he used to work as a construction worker and scavenger. The glamour of Personal Assistant now is certainly in stark contrast to his life a few years ago.

Personal Assistant used to work as a construction worker when he was 14 years old. He even admitted that he only went to school until the second year of junior high school.

"Yes, my life was very tough, I didn't go to school. I only went to school until the second year of junior high school. My parents couldn't afford it," he said on Denny Cagur's YouTube channel.

In addition to being a construction worker, Personal Assistant also worked as a scavenger when he was in sixth grade. He often collected used items with his grandmother.

Not only that, he also used to sell peanuts at a golf course. While selling, he often offered massage services before finally getting a job as a cleaner.

Close to Officials and Artists

The man named Muhammad Akbar often uploads content with state officials and high-ranking police officers.

One of them is when he took a photo with former BIN Chief Hendropriyono and Secretary of the Cabinet Pramono Anung, who posed familiarly with Akbar.

Personal Assistant is also known to be close to several artists such as Al Ghazali, Atta Halilintar, and Olla Ramlan.

Hobby of Traveling Abroad

In addition to being close to officials and artists, Personal Assistant's lifestyle is often highlighted. He has traveled abroad several times and uploaded it to his social media accounts.

This habit started from his wealthy boss who often experienced a luxurious life. It's no wonder he often got a taste of luxury from his wealthy boss.

"That's where sometimes it's tacky. His boss is always luxurious. I took photos in his luxurious car, private jet. I have traveled to various countries by private jet to Malaysia, France, Japan, Poland, Russia, Dubai," he said.

In addition, Personal Assistant is often given luxury items by his boss, such as phones and dollars.

"Yes, I was given luxury items, shoes, iPhones. They just gave them to me. When the boss went abroad, he gave them to Akbar," he said.

Arrested for Rp1.3 Billion Fraud Case

Personal Assistant is involved in a suspected fraud case involving the offer of a Toyota Land Cruiser car worth Rp1.3 billion. The victim is his close friend with the initials AL.

The chronology started when the victim AL was persuaded by Personal Assistant's offer to sell a Toyota Land Cruiser car at a cheap price. He then transferred money three times.

"Finally, because of the persuasion from A, my client transferred money to him three times, totaling Rp1.35 billion," said AL's legal counsel.

The money that had already been transferred turned out not to bring the car. Personal Assistant claimed that there were delivery problems with the car.

In the end, the victim reported this case to the police and managed to capture the fraudster with the initials A, who is a celebgram.

"We have arrested one person with the initials A, who is a celebgram," said the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of West Jakarta Police, Kompol Andri Kurniawan, to reporters at West Jakarta Police Station on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.