Sukabumi reports large number of human trafficking cases

Sukabumi regency has been ranked second-highest in West Java in terms of human trafficking cases, Sukabumi women and children empowerment unit chief Elis Nurbaeti said in Sukabumi on Wednesday as quoted by Antara state news agency.

Elis said her unit had handled 68 cases of violence against women and children over the past year.

“Of the 68 cases, 40 percent were human trafficking cases,” she said, citing that the unit had handled 27 such cases.

Elis said most of the victims had been trafficked to Malaysia and Batam and had been promised big salaries there.

“Many cases are still hidden because many victims are reluctant to open up,” she said.

Elis added that the unit had provided shelters for victims, which also function as centers for complaints.