Bali Regional Police spokesperson Senior Commissioner Ariasandy mentioned the officer was arrested for allegedly coordinating with recruitment businesses to ship employees overseas beneath false guarantees.
In complete, six suspects have been charged within the case, together with the officer, and all have been held on the Bali Regional Police detention middle since Oct. 16.
Ariasandy mentioned the suspects lured victims by providing excessive salaries, then trapped them in debt and compelled them into unsuitable work circumstances.
“Victims had been positioned in holding services missing bathrooms and correct meals, with therapy that was removed from humane,” he mentioned.
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4 suspects had been charged beneath Article 2(1) and/or Article 10 of Legislation No. 21/2007 on the eradication of human trafficking, along side Article 55 of the Legal Code.
The police officer and one other suspect face further fees beneath Article 8(1) of the identical regulation.
Police have recognized 21 victims linked to the case, all believed to have been trafficked by means of the Benoa space. The victims have been repatriated and are receiving psychological help for trauma restoration.
Ariasandy mentioned the Bali police are coordinating with the Indonesian Authorized Support Basis (YLBHI) to make sure victims obtain authorized safety and help.
“We’re dedicated to dealing with this case transparently and offering full help to the victims,” he mentioned.
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Translator: Rolandus Nampu, Cindy Frishanti Octavia
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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