TIP Polri Task Force Arrest 927 Suspects, Save 2,518 Victims

Illustration of human trafficking (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Bareskrim Polri and Polda ranks have named 927 suspects in the criminal case of trafficking in persons (TPPO). This number is the result of prosecution from June 5 to August 20. "The number of suspects in the TIP case is 927 people," said Karo Penmas of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Brigadier General Ahmad Ramdhan in his statement, Monday, August 21. The prosecution of hundreds of suspects was based on 772 police reports (LP) received from all parts of Indonesia. Then, 2,518 people were recorded to be rescued from the TIP syndicate. From the series of disclosures, the modu widely used consisted of suspects, namely promising to work abroad. Of course, with the lure of large salaries. Modus committed by migrant workers or household assistants as many as 522, ABK 9, PSK as many as 227, exploitation of children as many as 59," said Ramadhan.

The TIP Task Force will continue to take action against perpetrators of trafficking in persons. This is because the National Police Chief has committed to eradicating criminal acts that harm the community and the country. "To take strict action and prevent criminal acts of trafficking in persons," said Ramadhan.