Reprimand Foreign Ministry Contact For Coordination Of Indonesian Citizens Imprisoned In Cambodia, One Of Them Is A Resident Of Central Java

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo continues to communicate with the Indonesian Embassy in Cambodia seeking the latest information about Indonesian citizens being held captive there. Moreover, one of them is a resident of Central Java.

The National Police stated that the number of Indonesian citizens (WNI) being held by gambling cartels in Cambodia is increasing. The results of coordination with the Defense Attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Cambodia are currently 60 people.

The Cambodian Police managed to communicate with several representatives of Indonesian citizens who were being held captive. Then, the whereabouts of the dozens of Indonesian citizens were said to be in Phum 1, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia at coordinates 10°37'33.0"N 103°30'08.7"E." The Indonesian National Police and the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh continue to coordinate with the Cambodian Police. 60 people and return them to Indonesia," said Ramadhan.

Ganjar has ordered the Central Java Manpower Office (Disnaker) to continue to monitor the development of this case, especially for Indonesian citizens from Central Java.

"I kept in touch until last night. I asked the Indonesian Embassy to step down, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs came down and our Manpower Office accompanied us," said Ganjar, Friday, July 29.

Ganjar wants all Indonesian citizens detained can be guaranteed safety by the local police. So that the family left behind is not worried.

It is also hoped that rescue or rescue actions for Indonesian citizens can be carried out as soon as possible. Ganjar emphasized that if safety guarantees were not obtained, Ganjar would not hesitate to contact the Indonesian Embassy directly.

"I ask the Manpower Office to communicate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Protection of Manpower to take immediate action now," said Ganjar.

"I asked to be rescued. So if not, I'll be the one to call," continued Ganjar.