Jakarta Police Detain 33 Chinese Nationals For Staying Illegally

Jakarta (Antara Bali) - The Jakarta Police has detained 33 Chinese nationals for having no staying permit documents.

"That's right, personnel of the Jakarta Police have detained 33 Chinese citizens having no permits," Senior Adjunct Commissioner Herry Heryawan of the Jakarta Police said here, Wednesday.

The police raided a luxurious house that accommodated the Chinese in South Jakarta on Wednesday evening.

They consisted of 14 females and 19 males. Herry Heryawan suspected that they are members of an online cyber crime syndicate.

Besides being illegal, they were suspected of being victims of human trafficking, the police officer noted.

In handling the case, the Jakarta Police will coordinate with the immigration office, and the Chinese embassy in Jakarta. (WDY)