Indonesia Refuses to Pay Ransom After Disruptive Cyberattack
TimeJUL 3 2024
Indonesia: 11 Taiwanese Accused of Fraud Deported to Taiwan
Above: A police officer walks in front of armored vehicles parked near the venue of the G20 Bali Summit in Nusa Dua on November 14, 2022 in Denpasar, Indonesia. Image copyright: Agung Parameswara/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
It is outrageous that the PRC, which claims ownership over the de facto independent Taiwan, tried to pressure Indonesia into sending the accused to a country they are not citizens of. This is the most recent example of China hurting ordinary Taiwanese through its deportation pressure campaigns and ignoring a decades-old consensus on extradition.
Narrative B
Indonesia has failed to take proactive measures to prevent cybercrime, despite its growing problem and lucrative nature. Lax immigration controls allow criminals to take advantage of tourist visas and use Indonesia as a base of operations. The country's laws and border enforcement need serious improvement.