Tourist traps in South-east Asia: Fake orphans and floating-market scams
South-East Asia is blessed with a host of spectacular attractions, but also cursed by many tourist traps.
Court and Crime
Indonesian police to deploy hundreds to secure slain cop’s second autopsy
The Jambi Police are deploying 330 officers, including personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department and General Supervision Inspectorate, among other units.
Slain Indonesian bodyguard allegedly involved with boss’ wife got death threats
Nopryansyah Yosua Hutabarat, 27, who was killed on July 8, had confided in a person close to him in June about the fear for his personal safety.
International rights groups call for amendment to Nepal’s transitional justice bill
The rights bodies have also said that the bill does not clarify the principle of non-retroactivity of criminal law in a manner consistent with international laws.
Transnational crimes in Asean increased during pandemic despite Covid-19 travel restrictions
Crimes that had increased included drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering and other international economic crimes.
Shooting of Abe raises questions about the state of Japanese society
One way or another, the tragic incident sent a shock wave through Japan and the world.
Philippine consulate warns Pinoys as hate crime victims reach 41 in US
Last week, a Filipino traveler in New York was struck by an assailant as he was walking with three other Filipinos.
Fatal Indonesian police ‘shootout’: More top cops suspended
Police watchdogs have flagged a number of irregularities in the case, with questions raised over claims by the police that none of the CCTV cameras were in operation during the…
Philippines efforts against human trafficking lauded in US report
While the Philippines met the minimum standards, the report flagged the country for not “vigorously” investigating labour trafficking crimes that occurred in the country.
South Korea downgraded to Tier 2 in US human trafficking report
Officials have reportedly hinted at insufficient communications regarding the issue between Seoul and Washington last year as a possible factor in the change.