The spread of cybercriminal groups in Southeast Asia has become a growing concern in recent years, AFP reported on Friday, June 28, 2024. Authorities in countries such as China, Indonesia and Malaysia have stepped up crackdowns.
Recently, immigration officials in Bali, who were notified by the Indonesian police agency, stormed a house in Taban province, on Wednesday. A group of 12 women and 91 men were arrested in possession of mobile phones and other electronic devices. Hundreds of other machines
“They are accused of violating their entry permits and committing cybercrimes targeting Malaysians,” said Zafar Muhammad Judam, an Indonesian immigration official.
He added that officials were unable to take good action against the detainees. This is because the alleged crimes fall outside Indonesia's jurisdiction. But you will work closely with relevant agencies. Including agencies in Malaysia.
“The activities of these groups target people outside the country. This makes it very difficult to meet the criminal elements in such cases. But it is still considered a crime under immigration procedures. As a result, we had to deport all 103 foreigners,” Godam said at a press conference.
The group is currently being held in an immigration detention center in Bali. For further investigation
Indonesia has previously faced international cybercrime networks targeting individuals in China.
In 2018, Bali police arrested 103 Chinese nationals along with 11 Indonesians for running a multi-million dollar cybercrime ring targeting wealthy Chinese businessmen and politicians.
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