User:DDG9912/Vtube
| Industry | Ponzi scheme |
|---|---|
| Genre | Video sharing |
| Founded | June 4, 2020[1] |
| Fate | Blacklisted by the Financial Services Authority |
Area served | Indonesia |
| Owner | PT. Future View Tech |
Vtube was a Ponzi scheme[2] company originating from Malaysia,[3] in a style of video sharing app. Launched on June 4, 2020,[1] it was active in Indonesia and owned by PT. Future View Tech[4] The new members were only required to view advertisements and got a Vtube Poin (VP), each 1 VP equal to US$1. To upgrade levels, the members were required to pay with their VPs.[4] Vtube was listed as "illegal investation" by the Beware Investation Unit (part of Financial Services Authority (OJK)) since June 2020.[5]
History
[edit]As the response to blacklisting of Vtube, on January 26, 2021, Indonesian branch of KFC announced that their advertisements no longer circulating on Vtube.[6] Website of its owner, Future View Tech was blocked by Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo), and Vtube's license also revoked. Despite being blacklisted, Vtube were still searching new members.[4] A month later, on 17 February 2021, Vtube underwent maintenance in process of legalization.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lebih 12 Juta Member Teregistrasi dalam 9 Bulan, Jajaki Peluang Bisnis Masa Depan Bersama Vtube". January 24, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Vtube, Aplikasi Bisnis Penipuan Berkedok Periklanan". Teknologi.id. January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ a b "Fakta-Fakta VTube, Aplikasi Kekinian yang Ternyata Investasi Bodong". idntimes.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ a b c "Vtube Masih 'Gerilya' Cari Anggota, Resmi Nggak Tuh?". Detik.com. January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Walah, Vtube Masih Berani Cari Anggota Meski Sudah Dilarang OJK". Detik.com. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Iklannya Pernah Tayang di Vtube, KFC Bantah Mentah-Mentah". Detik.com. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.