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Risky Bulletin: Indonesia emerges as a new hub for cyber scams

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Risky Bulletin: Indonesia emerges as a new hub for cyber scams

Indonesia is becoming a regional center for cyber scam and illegal online gambling operations as criminal groups relocate from neighboring countries following enforcement crackdowns. Indonesian authorities have arrested more than 550 suspects across three separate raids in May, including operations in Batam, Jakarta, and Bali.

Why it matters: Organizations and individuals in Southeast Asia face increased targeting from scam operations now concentrated in Indonesia; regional security teams should monitor threats originating from these consolidated hubs.

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