he National Police have arrested thousands of suspected gang members in a nationwide operation targeting rogue mass organizations and street crime, amid escalating reports of racketeering and extortion that business leaders say are harming the country’s economic climate. East Java Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Jules Abraham Abast said that since the start of the operation … Read more
he government has stressed that no institution is obliged to provide holiday bonuses ahead of Idul Fitri (THR) to civil society organizations, commonly referred as ormas (mass organizations), following a viral instance where a person claiming to be “Jagoan Cikiwul” (Cikiwul’s Ace) in Bekasi, West Java, attempted to extort money from a business owner. First … Read more
he National Police have pledged to protect businesses from extortion and take “firm action” against members of mass organizations involved in such illicit activities, which have reportedly hindered investment in the country. Any reports made by businesses or investors would be followed up upon seriously, the police vowed ahead of Idul Fitri, when such practices … Read more