KP2MI Repatriates Human Trafficking Victim from Libya, Stresses Legal Work Pathways

The Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) has successfully repatriated a victim of human trafficking (TPPO) from Libya and is using her experience to educate the public on the importance of following legal procedures when seeking work abroad. Minister Mukhtarudin confirmed that the victim, identified as AJ, has now returned to her hometown in Cianjur, West Java, after a lengthy negotiation process. “Alhamdulillah, yesterday we repatriated her and she has returned to Cianjur. We have asked her to share her understanding with the community. This is the result of ignorance, and she became a victim of TPPO,” the Minister said after a working meeting with Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives in Jakarta on Friday.

The repatriation process was not straightforward. The Minister explained that the government had to engage in extensive negotiations and was required to pay compensation to the employer in Libya. He confirmed that AJ was a victim of non-procedural placement and human trafficking, noting that during her time abroad, she was moved between several employers before finally being rescued. The case gained public attention after a video circulated on social media on 26 June, showing AJ crying and pleading for help to return to Indonesia after suffering mistreatment and being forced to work without rest.

The KP2MI reiterated its commitment to protecting all Indonesian migrant workers who fall victim to trafficking or illegal placement. “Whether they are victims of TPPO or non-procedural workers, we will handle it together. Hopefully, there will be no more cases like AJ’s,” Mukhtarudin stated. The ministry consistently warns citizens to only use official channels when seeking employment abroad and to remain vigilant against offers that bypass legal procedures.