Jakarta. Indonesian police on Sunday facilitated the return of 29 citizens who were deported from the Philippines for allegedly working with an online scam and gambling syndicate.
The individuals were accused of being involved with a criminal network operating out of Kanlaon Tower in Pasay City, Manila, according to Brig. Gen. Untung Widyatmoko, secretary of the Indonesian National Central Bureau (NCB) Interpol.
“They were arrested by Philippine authorities for crimes related to online gambling and scams,” Untung said. “We coordinated with the Indonesian Embassy in Manila to bring them home just before midnight on Saturday.”
Upon their return,…