Thu, 21 Oct 1999

Austrian suspect arrested

BOGOR (JP): Immigration officials have arrested an Austrian national, Maunis Bauslama, who is wanted by Interpol for his alleged involvement in a banking crime, an official said on Monday.

Bogor immigration office head Amirul said officials identified Bauslama, 49, while processing his temporary stay permit at a local immigration office here.

Amirul said the arrest was made based on an Interpol notice, which named Bauslama as a man wanted by the Austrian authorities, along with the latter's picture and personal documents. (jun)