Is Indonesia’s tourist visa scheme vulnerable to abuse? Bali gambling bust renews concern

The arrest of nearly 40 Indian nationals in Bali for allegedly running an online gambling operation has renewed concern about Indonesia’s tourist visa regime, which analysts warn is vulnerable to abuse by foreign criminal groups posing as travellers. The case highlights the scale of Indonesia’s struggle against online gambling, an industry that authorities say continues to generate billions of rupiah in transactions each month despite repeated crackdowns. Bali police said the suspects entered...

By Resty Woro Yuniar