Police raids reveal Indonesia as new hub for scam syndicates
South China Morning Post / Resty Woro YuniarIndonesia’s latest wave of police raids has exposed signs that online gambling and scam syndicates, squeezed out of traditional hubs such as Cambodia and Myanmar, are trying to turn Southeast Asia’s biggest economy into a new base. Analysts warned that Indonesia’s porous visa regime, weak law enforcement and welcoming attitude towards foreigners had made it an attractive destination for syndicates looking to avoid scrutiny. Authorities have arrested hundreds of foreign nationals in Jakarta,...4 days ago | ភាសារខ្មែរEnergy crisis dominates Asean summit, forcing long-standing issues to back burner
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