Indonesia warns of becoming hub for transnational cybercrime networks following Jakarta, Batam raids

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Indonesian authorities have issued a warning about the potential emergence of transnational cybercrime networks in the country, following major police raids in Jakarta and Batam that arrested hundreds. Many of those detained were foreigners utilizing Indonesia's visa policies.

Police arrested 321 people in the West Jakarta raid on May 7 and 210 people in the May 6 Batam raid. Many were foreigners who reportedly entered Indonesia using its visa-free or visa-on-arrival facilities.