Bareskrim Polri Names 17 Indonesian Citizens Victims Of TIP Potentially Become Suspects

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The Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police said that 17 Indonesian citizens (WNI) were victims of the international network of human trafficking crimes (TPPO) in Dubai. However, they are also said to have the potential to become suspects.

Kasubdit II Dittipidsiber Bareskrim Polri, Kombes Alfis Suhaili said that Indonesian citizens who have the potential to become suspects are those who choose to remain in Dubai. So far, there are five Indonesian citizens who are already in the country.

"It could be (suspect status), so when they become victims but are not aware. They prefer to continue in their wrong actions and become suspects," said Alfis to reporters, Friday, July 19.

It's just that, to designate someone as a suspect requires a process. Moreover, there must be strong evidence.

So far, Bareskrim through the International Relations Division (Hubinter) is coordinating with Interpol to find the whereabouts of these Indonesian citizens.

Their search is said to be not done just like that. Because, must follow the laws in force in Dubai.

"If they pass, they may later coordinate with NCB Interpol to look for it. It's just that the search process is in someone else's country, we must also comply with the existing regulations in the country," said Alfis.

Previously reported, Bareskrim Polri uncovered a syndicate of people trafficking crimes or international network TIPs. Syndicate uses the mode of offering job vacancies for part-time.

From the disclosure, there were four people named as suspects. They have the initials ZS, M, H, and NSS.

Most recently, Bareskrim again arrested a member of the syndicate with the initials L. From the results of the investigation, he acts as an operator.