Tuesday, July 22, 2025
No Result
View All Result
Indonesia Sentinel
  • Home
  • News
  • World
  • Economic
  • Culture
  • Tech & Science
  • Home
  • News
  • World
  • Economic
  • Culture
  • Tech & Science
No Result
View All Result
Indonesia Sentinel
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home World

Indonesian Migrant Worker Fall Victim of Human Trafficking Scheme, Become Sex Workers in Dubai

by Raidi
2025-04-15
in World
A A
Human Trafficking

Illustration (Pinterest)

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp
ADVERTISEMENT

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Several female Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) in Dubai fallen victim into human trafficking schemes by fellow Indonesians and had been tricked into becoming commercial sex workers and sold to traffickers from other countries.

In a video circulating on social media, the worker makes an emotional plea to President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian government, urging them to rescue her friends who have allegedly been forced into prostitution.

“I’m begging President Prabowo and the Indonesian government to help our fellow female workers who have been sold into sex work here in Dubai by other Indonesians. They were sold to Bangladeshis and other nationals and forced to work,” she says in the video, as reported by CNN Indonesia.

RelatedPosts

Over 80,000 Illegal Indonesian Migrant Workers in Cambodia, Employed in Online Gambling and Scamming

Man Attack Main Altar at St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican, Damages Worth of Thousands Candelabrum

“Please help my friends who’ve already been trafficked. The Indonesian Consulate in Dubai has provided very little help. I plead with you, Mr. President, to come to our aid.”

ADVERTISEMENT

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) has confirmed that the allegations are being taken seriously. Judha Nugraha, Director for the Protection of Citizens and Legal Entities at the ministry, stated that the case has been reported to local authorities in the United Arab Emirates.

“The Foreign Ministry and the Indonesian Consulate General in Dubai are closely monitoring this case, especially given the suspected human trafficking methods that led to the sexual exploitation of female Indonesian migrant workers,” Judha said in a statement Tuesday.

According to Judha, this is not an isolated incident. Between January and March 2025 alone, the Indonesian Consulate General in Dubai recorded 19 cases involving Indonesian women trafficked into commercial sex work. Of those, seven victims have been repatriated to Indonesia, while 12 remain under legal protection and are currently housed at a consulate shelter in Dubai.

Judha explained that a common scheme involves deceiving women already working legally in the UAE with promises of higher pay. They are then smuggled away from their original employers and handed over to pimps operating illegal prostitution rings.

Read Also:

Indonesia Works to Repatriate 525 Victims of Human Trafficking Trapped in Myanmar

To combat the growing number of trafficking cases, the Indonesian Consulate in Dubai has partnered with the Dubai Police Criminal Investigation Division to conduct rescues and pursue legal action against traffickers. The consulate has also established a 24/7 hotline and shelter services for emergency response.

As part of its prevention efforts, the consulate is conducting public awareness campaigns targeting Indonesian migrant worker communities, employment agencies, and community leaders. The Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi is also involved in supporting outreach and has helped establish a “PMI Assistance Task Force” across all seven emirates.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging Indonesian workers not to be tempted by promises of higher wages, especially if it means fleeing from registered employers.

“Working without legal status makes migrant workers extremely vulnerable to exploitation, including sexual exploitation,” Judha warned.

 

 

(Raidi/Agung)

Tags: Dubaihuman traffickingIndonesia newsMigrant WorkerWorker
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled Al Talal Dies After 20 Years in Coma

2025-07-22

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Saudi royal Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled Al Talal, known as “The Sleeping Prince,” has died after...

Israel Airstrike Hits the Only Catholic Church in Gaza, Killing Three People

2025-07-21

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Israel launched an airstrike on a Catholic church compound in Gaza on Thursday, July 17. The...

Stablecoin

Trump Signs Landmark Stablecoin Law, Paving Way for Digital Assets Integration in U.S.

2025-07-21

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- U.S. President Donald Trump has officially signed into law a groundbreaking bill that regulates stablecoin, a type...

Japan Forms New Agency to Tackle Overtourism Amid Rising Concerns Over Foreign Visitors

Japan Forms New Agency to Tackle Overtourism Amid Rising Concerns Over Foreign Visitors

2025-07-17

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Japan has launched a new government agency aimed at addressing the growing issue of overtourism, following...

EU Free Trade

Indonesia and EU Reach Free Trade Deal After a Decade of Talks

2025-07-15

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Indonesia and the European Union have reached a landmark trade agreement under the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive...

Seine River

Paris Reopens the Seine River for Swimming After 100-Year Ban

2025-07-11

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- For the first time in over a century, the Seine River is officially open for swimming,...

Trump Import Tariffs

Trump Imposes New Import Tariffs on Several Countries, Including Indonesia

2025-07-08

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new round of import tariffs targeting 14 countries,...

Deadly Flash Floods in Texas Kill More Than 80, Dozens Still Missing

2025-07-08

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Massive flash floods swept across parts of Texas on Friday, leaving at least 80 people dead...

Indonesia Hospital Gaza

Israeli Airstrike Kills Director of Indonesia Hospital in Gaza

2025-07-05

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Dr. Marwan Al Sultan, Director of the Indonesia Hospital in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli...

Iran Nuclear

Iran Cuts Ties With UN Nuclear Watchdog IAEA After U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Nuclear Sites

2025-07-05

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Iran has officially severed its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following U.S. and...

Load More
Next Post
Katy Perry Space Flight

Katy Perry Joins on Blue Origin All-Women Crew Historic Flight into the Space

Popular

  • Mentawai Tribe

    Mentawai Tribe Tooth Sharpening Tradition as a Symbol of Beauty, Culture, and Sacrifice

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Suku Mante, Mysterious Tribe Living in the Vast Forests of Aceh

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Indonesia’s Life Expectancy Rises to 74.15 Years in 2024, Statistics Agency Reports 

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Indonesia Boasts an Outstanding Number of Islands, How Many?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • History of Jakarta Fair

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Recommended

Afghanistan Hailstorms

Deadly Hailstorms Sweep Across Afghanistan, Claimed 39 Lives Across Three Provinces

5 months ago
China Executes Ex-Government Official in $450 Million Corruption Scheme

China Executes Ex-Government Official in $450 Million Corruption Scheme

7 months ago
ADVERTISEMENT

Indonesiasentinel.com is an independent online news portal committed to providing accurate, in-depth, and up-to-date news about Indonesia. Since 2021, we have been a trusted source for millions of readers seeking relevant and reliable news.

Part of:

Information Page

  • About
  • Editorial
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • About
  • Editorial
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Contact

  • contact@indonesiasentinel.com
© 2021 Indonesia Sentinel

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • World
  • Economic
  • Culture
  • Tech & Science

© 2024 Indonesia Sentinel