Indonesians tried for fraud in Australia

JAKARTA: Six Indonesians are currently on trial in Melbourne, Australia, for credit card fraud, an official from the Indonesian consulate, Kamapradipta, said on Tuesday, dismissing suggestions they were being tried for involvement in terrorism.

"They were arrested on Sept. 8 for credit card fraud and are also being tried for overstaying their visas and for using fake passports to enter Australia," Kamapradipta told The Jakarta Post.

Media reports suggested on Tuesday the six were linked to the bombing near the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Sept. 9 that killed at least nine people.

Kamapradipta also said one Chinese national and one Australian were arrested in connection with an Asian credit card fraud network. --JP