Indonesian Overseas Workers Suppressed and Exploited
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
IN the news last month were revelations that police and military had overseen the systematic exploitation of Indonesian migrant workers passing through Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) blew the scandal wide open when it made a sudden inspection at the airport's Terminal 4, which is under the jurisdiction of the National Agency for Placement and Protection of Indonesian Overseas Workers (BNP2TKI). Two policemen and a soldier were among those arrested.
Up to 1,000 migrant workers pass through the terminal each day, and a variety of methods have been used to take advantage of them. According to Tempo's investigation, they could be forced to exchange money, buy cell-phone credit or luggage carrier services or procure documentation or a ride home at exorbitant rates.
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Do you agree with the closing of the Indonesian Overseas Workers arrival terminal at Soekarno-Hatta airport?
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| (89.6%) | 1,063 | |
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| Total | (100%) | 1,187 |
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IN the news last month were revelations that police and military had overseen the systematic exploitation of Indonesian migrant workers passing through Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The Corruption Eradication |
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