Cambodia’s Scam Crackdown: What’s Next for the Illicit Industry? Why the Crackdown’s Impact Is in Question Amnesty International’s recent report casts doubt on the effectiveness of Cambodia’s high-profile crackdown on scam operations. According to the NGO, the government failed to dismantle the “vast majority” of scam sites, with over 70% of identified compounds evading enforcement. … Read more
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Los Angeles on Friday to meet with families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants, drawing sharp criticism from local leadership. During the visit at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office, Mullin stated that the federal government remains committed to deporting individuals who have committed crimes, while … Read more
President Prabowo Subianto has issued a stern warning to thousands of partners involved in Indonesia’s flagship free nutritious meals program, calling for total honesty and an end to corruption. This directive follows the sudden dismissal and subsequent detention of top leadership within the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) over alleged misconduct. Corruption Allegations and Leadership Changes … Read more
Jakarta authorities have intensified their efforts to combat violent street robberies, known locally as begal, through the deployment of a new, military-backed patrol unit. This initiative, which includes 24-hour monitoring, has sparked a significant debate regarding the balance between public security and the protection of human rights. The Jakarta Police, in collaboration with the Jakarta … Read more