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Archipelago 7 months ago

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Arrest of three Australians over fatal shooting highlights rising crime in Bali

According to Bali Police, 226 foreign nationals were involved in criminal activities on the holiday island last year, a 16 percent increase from the previous year’s figure of 194.

Archipelago 7 months ago

Australian shot dead in Bali, another wounded

Witnesses said the perpetrators who fled the scene after the attack were speaking in English with a thick Australian accent.

Academia 8 months ago

Southeast Asia’s online scam industry is a global menace

Operators now have years of accumulated knowledge at their disposal and can use this database of information to identify weak spots in their potential victims.

Academia 8 months ago

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Tax incentives fall flat when thuggery rules on the ground

The government must first tackle the mafia-style organizations polluting the streets in industrial zones, or else it is just pouring trillions in tax incentives into the gutter.

Archipelago 9 months ago

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Two more trafficked migrant workers die in Cambodian scam centers

On April 4th, Cambodian police discovered Ihwan unconscious on the side of the road. He was naked and had multiple injuries across his body, and was promptly rushed to a local hospital.

Archipelago 10 months ago

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Police crack down on sarong fights during Ramadan

In recent years, teenagers have started modifying their sarongs to make them more dangerous, such as by filling them with rocks and metal scraps to use during brawls, leading to injuries and fatalities.

Asia & Pacific 11 months ago

Myanmar hands over 84 Indonesian alleged scammers to Thailand

Myanmar handed over 84 Indonesians to Thailand on Thursday, local officials said, the latest group of alleged scam center workers set to be repatriated from the region.

Jakarta 11 months ago

Jakarta Police anticipate increased crime during Ramadan

The Jakarta Police have announced several security measures for the public in anticipation of increased crime during Ramadan.

Archipelago 11 months ago

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Thai police rescue former Indramayu councilor trafficked to Myanmar

Robiin was trafficked in September 2023 after applying for a job with a textile company in Thailand. He said he saw the job advertisement on Facebook and was attracted by its high salary.

Academia 11 months ago

China pushes Thailand to act on scam centers

Bangkok is finally offering an unprecedented degree of cooperation in combating scam centers along the Myanmar border. Will it last?

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