Netti's Investigation: The Suffering of Indonesian Citizens at the Cambodian Scam Center, Slow Bureaucracy—Task Force Immediately!

Jakarta Indonesia, NETTInpo. Com

Netti Herawati's investigative reporting since early 2026 has revealed the plight of at least 123 ribu Indonesian citizens trapped in Cambodian scam centers. Victims face overstaying with high fines, physical violence, confinement, sexual violence against women, inhumane forced labor hours, and extortion in detention facilities. As of March 2026, 1,252 Indonesian citizens had been repatriated, but hundreds remained detained due to alleged human trafficking (TPPO) that required further verification.

Impact and Legal Demands

These findings sparked calls for the formation of a special task force to prevent illegal recruitment and protect migrant workers. The legislature and the public are pressuring the government to take decisive action, including breaking the chain of transnational exploitation. Bali Satu Berita highlights the role of journalism in driving awareness and accountability.

Recommendations for Strengthening the Protection of Indonesian Citizens

Strengthen bureaucratic coordination: Accelerate human trafficking verification and repatriation via a cross-ministerial task force (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Immigration).

Prevent illegal recruitment: Educational campaigns in vulnerable areas (via WhatsApp and TikTok) about the risks of scam centers, plus blacklisting of rogue agents.

Firm but humane overstay measures: The government applies domestic sanctions to violators, while prioritizing the human rights of victims abroad.

Real-time data monitoring: Collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Cambodia to track vulnerable Indonesian citizens, targeting zero human trafficking cases by 2027.

This case is a wake-up call for sovereignty: the state is obliged to protect its citizens abroad, not just administratively, but also humanitarianly.

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Netti Herawati Exposes the Suffering of Thousands of Indonesian Citizens in Cambodian Scam Centers: The State Must Act!

Netti Herawati's investigation reveals a grim truth: 5,264 Indonesian citizens have fallen prey to online fraud in Cambodia, facing overstays, physical violence, detention, rape, and forced labor. As of March 2026, 1,252 have returned home, but hundreds are being held back due to alleged human trafficking and extortion.

The special task force's call to end illegal recruitment is echoing. Investigative journalism is the driving force: the state is obliged to protect its citizens, safeguard sovereignty, and prevent a repeat.

The state is a concrete presence for Indonesian citizens abroad—administrative and humanitarian needs must not be neglected!