Online Arisan ExposedKenneth YeungFebruary 28, 2018March 3, 2018 by Kenneth YeungFebruary 28, 2018March 3, 201802864A simple Facebook page lured hundreds of Indonesians, mostly housewives, into investing their savings in a scheme offering unfeasibly high...
Swipers Still SwipingKenneth YeungFebruary 14, 2018 by Kenneth YeungFebruary 14, 201802360Despite the ongoing efforts of Islamic political parties to criminalize sex outside of marriage, Indonesians are still flocking to online...
Humanitarian Who Swam For IndonesiaKenneth YeungJanuary 31, 2018 by Kenneth YeungJanuary 31, 201802074Monte Few foreign athletes have devoted themselves to humanitarian and environmental causes in Indonesia as much as Montgomery Monfore, an...
From Trader to Moderator: Olivier RulaKenneth YeungDecember 18, 2017 by Kenneth YeungDecember 18, 201704639If you’ve ever searched online for advice about Indonesia, chances are you have already encountered Olivier Rula, better known as...
Delving into the Dark WebKenneth YeungDecember 18, 2017September 12, 2022 by Kenneth YeungDecember 18, 2017September 12, 202206963Much has been written in Indonesia about the ‘deep web’ and the ‘dark web’ – much of it ill-informed scaremongering....
Sexploitation, Lies and VideoKenneth YeungDecember 6, 2017July 7, 2018 by Kenneth YeungDecember 6, 2017July 7, 201806638Amid the almost daily allegations of sexual abuse by Hollywood celebrities, there is an understandable response of condemnation and moral...
How to Get Poor FastKenneth YeungNovember 20, 2017 by Kenneth YeungNovember 20, 201701582One of the most popular ways to get rich in Indonesia is through politics. There are endless possibilities for self-enrichment...
Phony Document & Sweepstakes HustlesKenneth YeungNovember 8, 2017 by Kenneth YeungNovember 8, 201701114Imagine finding a cheque for US$350,000, or picking up a winning sweepstakes ticket on the street. Too good to be...
The Superstition InquisitionKenneth YeungOctober 23, 2017October 23, 2017 by Kenneth YeungOctober 23, 2017October 23, 201705974From ghosts to talismans and black magic, irrational beliefs remain widespread in Indonesia despite rapid advances in science, technology and...
The Online Virginity AuctioneerKenneth YeungOctober 9, 2017October 9, 2017 by Kenneth YeungOctober 9, 2017October 9, 201702577A man who auctioned virgins online claims he merely wanted to fund a sexual revolution to free Indonesia from corruption,...
Manufacturing HatredKenneth YeungOctober 9, 2017October 9, 2017 by Kenneth YeungOctober 9, 2017October 9, 20170669Punishing those who propagate radical hate-speech is not enough. Their ultimate paymasters must be named and brought to justice. President...
Police Bust Bogus Bruneian Businessman ScamKenneth YeungSeptember 12, 2017 by Kenneth YeungSeptember 12, 20170756Beware of helping friendly strangers wanting to use your bank account for business or charitable purposes, especially if they try...
The Root of All EvilKenneth YeungAugust 30, 2017August 30, 2017 by Kenneth YeungAugust 30, 2017August 30, 201701333A travel agency has scammed millions of dollars from Muslims who wanted to visit Mecca. Victims are now clamouring for...
King Con Gets 18 Years for MurdersKenneth YeungAugust 16, 2017 by Kenneth YeungAugust 16, 20170785Notorious conman and cult leader Taat Pribadi, who gave himself the noble-sounding title of Dimas Kanjeng, has been sentenced to...
In the Name of the FraudsterKenneth YeungAugust 2, 2017 by Kenneth YeungAugust 2, 201701787Indonesian media recently seized on the story of a gang that forged letters from President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo to request...
Fool’ Gold FeverKenneth YeungJuly 20, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJuly 20, 201702560If you want to invest in gold, a 1 kilogram bar will set you back about US$40,000 at today’s prices...
Bandung Zoo Accuses Fundraiser of FraudKenneth YeungJune 21, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJune 21, 201705094Indonesian zoos do not enjoy a sterling reputation for animal care. When foreigners try to intervene, officials become upset –...
Don?t Show, Do TellKenneth YeungJune 5, 2017June 5, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJune 5, 2017June 5, 201703199Beware of sharing a nude selfie in Indonesia. You could be extorted or even criminalized. There’s an old internet joke...
Beware of the Men in UniformKenneth YeungMay 22, 2017 by Kenneth YeungMay 22, 201704182Posing as policemen and pilots, con men are able to steal women’s hearts and then their money. It is often...
Taking Leaf of Their SanityKenneth YeungMay 9, 2017 by Kenneth YeungMay 9, 201701237A conman has been arrested near Jakarta after fleecing at least Rp.1 billion (US$75,000) from people who believed his “religious...
Obtaining a Bank Account, Tax Number & BPJS-KKenneth YeungApril 26, 2017February 21, 2022 by Kenneth YeungApril 26, 2017February 21, 202203917Living and working in Indonesia, there are always challenges in meeting the changing requirements of the bureaucracy. Some of these...