Around 200 foreigners detained over suspected online scam operation, say Batam authorities

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Indonesian authorities have detained around 200 foreigners, mainly from China, related to suspected online scams. These include activities like romance scams and phishing schemes.

🌐 Location: Batam — Sources: 10 — First seen: 2026-05-08 — Last seen: 2026-05-11

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