Migrant workers extorted at home

Migrant workers extorted at home

CIANJUR, West Java: Returning overseas workers are easy
targets of extortion by tukang ojek (motorcycle taxis).

Head of the Girijaya village Adang Ruswandi revealed that some
of the maids were robbed by ojek riders, who often hail down and
search public transportation vehicles for returning maids.

Adang said ojek drivers did not hesitate to extort money from
returning maids. It was not clear how much the ojek drivers
usually extort from the maids.

Areas where ojek drivers conducted their operations included
districts of Kadupandak, Agrabinta, Cibinong, Sindangbarang, and
Cidaun.

Local police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. MH Amrozi pledged on Friday
to investigate the report. -- Antara