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3,428 Cases of Online Scams Involves Indonesians: Foreign Ministry

By Cpiet Rabu, 06 Maret 2024 Pengunjung (126) 2 Mins Read
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Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recorded a total of 3,428 cases of online scams involving Indonesian citizens across eight countries, with the majority concentrated in Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines, from 2020 to 2023. Judha Nugraha, the Director of the Indonesian Citizens Protection at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted that 40 percent of these cases are suspected to involve human trafficking. "Our primary concern is ensuring that the country provides adequate protection to victims of online scams, particularly those suspected of falling victim to human trafficking," he said emphasized during a press briefing on Tuesday (5/3/2024). While not all Indonesian involved in these cases are victims of human trafficking, Director Judha assured that the Indonesian representatives abroad would extend assistance to Indonesian based on the specifics of each case. To tackle the issue of online scams, diplomatic efforts have been initiated, including high-level meetings between the Foreign Ministrh and Cambodian authorities to seek cooperation in addressing these crimes. Furthermore, Indonesia and Cambodia have reached a memorandum of understanding to combat organized transnational crimes, laying the groundwork for closer collaboration in combating cross-border crimes such as human trafficking. "In terms of prevention, we have collaborated with the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, as well as local governments in four main provinces where many residents have become victims," Director Judha said. The Foreign Ministry has also partnered with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to produce public service advertisements and short films aimed at raising awareness about the risks associated with online scams. (mg/inp/pr/nm)
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