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Archipelago 5 days ago
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31 Malaysians, Taiwanese arrested in West Kalimantan over alleged scam
Indonesia is emerging as a new operational hub for transnational online gambling and cyber scam syndicates, according to the National Police, as a crackdown on scam centers in mainland Southeast Asia pushes some criminal networks to seek new locations.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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US citizen investigated after allegedly trying to sell Bali land on social media
The controversy began after a video went viral on social media showing a foreign national promoting a 5,400-square-meter plot of land on a hillside in Kintamani, Bangli regency, Bali, drawing scrutiny from the public over the legality of the transaction.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Dutch nationals barred from reentry over alleged racist running event in Bali
The event triggered widespread backlash after several local residents said they were denied access to the club and prevented from joining the run after identifying themselves as Indonesian citizens, while applicants who identified themselves as foreign nationals were reportedly accepted without issue.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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More than 3,300 Indonesians repatriated from Malaysia as of July
The Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Bahru facilitated the repatriation of 274 Indonesians from Melaka International Ferry Terminal in Malacca and Port Dickson Port in Negeri Sembilan to Dumai, Riau, and Tanjung Balai Asahan, North Sumatra.
Americas 2 months ago
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
The new final rule from the Department of Homeland Security creates a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the US, and I visas for members of the media. Those visas are currently available for the duration of the program or employment in the US.
Archipelago 2 months ago
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Indonesia deports 92 Chinese nationals over alleged scam operation
The Chinese deportees are the latest to be netted in a string of raids against online scam operations involving foreign actors, with at least three such raids in various regions in May, as the government moves to tighten immigration policies to avoid Indonesia becoming a hotbed of cross-border cybercriminal activities.
Archipelago 2 months ago
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Seven foreigners detained in North Sumatra over alleged online dating scam operations
The syndicate allegedly operated through various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and Threads, where members used fake identities to approach and deceive victims overseas.
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