TIP Network In Myanmar Asks For IDR 550 Million To Free 11 Sukabumi Residents

Dozens of victims of TIP residents of Sukabumi in Myanmar (@txtdarisukabumi)

SUKABUMI - Chairman of the Indonesian Migrant Labor Union (SBMI) Sukabumi Jejen Nurjanah said the network of perpetrators of the crime of trafficking in persons (TPPO) who detained 11 residents of Sukabumi Regency, West Java in Myawaddy, Myanmar asked for a ransom of IDR 550 million to release victims.

"The TIP network asked for a ransom of Rp. 50 million per person, bringing the total to Rp. 550 million to speed up the process of releasing 11 residents of Sukabumi Regency who were being held captive," he said, quoted by ANTARA, September 15.

According to Jejen, his party had met with the families of the victims. The family received information that the company (TIP network) that employs the victim asked for a copy with a large value of IDR 50 million per person.

The amount of the ransom request was the reason for paying fines and crossings for 11 residents of Sukabumi Regency from Thailand to Myanmar. The companies that employ victims are engaged in illegal online activities, one of which is online fraud.

SBMI has coordinated with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) regarding the TIP case, regarding the request for ransom, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was a form of extortion.

"We are still monitoring this case and coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure the safety of all victims and can speed up their repatriation," he added.

Previously, 11 residents of Sukabumi Regency became victims of TIP and were held captive in Myanmar. They were initially promised to work as servants of the cryptocurrency investment business in Thailand with a salary of IDR 35 million/month.

However, in reality they were dispatched to Myawaddy, Myanmar and employed as operators of online fraud. The victims, who are residents of Kebonpedes and Jambengang Villages, Kebonpedes District and Cipurut and Cireunghas Villages, Cireunghas District, left for Thailand using a visit visa.