Police Chief Orders Shooting of Thieves ‘On Sight’
Chief of Central Java Police General Condro Kirono has ordered his officers to shoot thieves “on sight” as part of...
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Scams in the City: Fashion Police
Indonesian police are seeking to improve their image by wearing navy blue shirts emblazoned with the slogan Turn Back Crime....
Scams in the City: Don’t Lose Your Goat
Sometimes it’s just not worth reporting a crime in Indonesia. A few weeks ago, I was robbed on a Jakarta...
No Google Award, Just a Rape Ad
Police in Lampung province have been left with egg on their faces after announcing they were to receive an award...
Heads Up, Tourist Extortion in Bali Still Business as Usual
The island’s image as an attractive holiday destination may be marred by a tradition of local authorities taking cash off...
Failing to Buy an Income
One of Indonesia’s biggest problems is law enforcement, or more accurately, the lack of it. Part of the problem is...
Expats and Locals in Solidarity for a Safer Bali
In response to the recent increase in street crimes, road accidents, home burglaries, and murder in Bali, expats have created...
Crooks in Uniform
Heading home after a late night out, I was pulled up in West Jakarta by two apparent policemen. At such...