Viral Claim of Indonesian Migrant Worker Forced to Service 450 Men a Month in Saudi Arabia: BP3MI's Response
The Head of the NTB Migrant Worker Protection Service Agency (BP3MI), Ponco Indriyo, admitted that he has not yet received any complaints from the families of two Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) from NTB who went viral for claiming they were forced by their employer in Saudi Arabia to service 15 lecherous men.
“As of today, we have not received any complaints from the families. Usually, if something is hidden, there would be information from the family. But so far, there hasn’t been any,” said Ponco when contacted by detikBali on Wednesday (6/5/2026).
Ponco stated that BP3MI is continuing to trace the identities of the two PMIs said to be from the Land of Gora. The tracing is being carried out after a video of their confession went viral on Instagram social media.
“Yes, up to now we are tracing the individuals concerned. We have also tried to mention the person who took the video but there has been no response,” Ponco said.
According to him, several accounts spreading the video have also not been able to provide definite information regarding the identities of the two women.
“So we can’t say for sure whether it’s true or not. Whether the two are from NTB or not,” Ponco emphasised.
Coordination with KBRI and Kemenlu
BP3MI NTB is currently coordinating with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to confirm the whereabouts of the two PMIs.
However, up to now, no valid information has been gathered.
“KBRI and Kemenlu are also still tracing. We are still in communication with KBRI and Kemenlu in Jakarta. If there is information, we will follow up regarding their addresses,” he said.
Although the identities have not been confirmed, Ponco expressed empathy for the condition experienced by the two women.
“We are very empathetic. Hopefully they are alright,” he stressed.
Previously, two Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) were suspected of being victims of human trafficking crimes (TPPO) in Saudi Arabia. The two claimed they were sold for prostitution activities.
From the confession video circulating on social media, they claimed to have to service up to 450 lecherous men in a month.
The video was uploaded by the @bisikanneti account on Instagram on Wednesday (29/4/2025) and went viral again.
“So in a month, I have to service 450 men. If I don’t meet the target, I don’t get paid,” said the woman in a frightened tone, as seen by detikBali from the viral video on Monday (4/5/2026).
In her confession, the victim mentioned leaving for Saudi Arabia after being lured with a job by a field worker with initials N, a woman. Upon arriving in Saudi Arabia, the two met a woman with initials Z.
“So N lured us via WA for work in Saudi Arabia. But we met Z. There, we were confined to service men. But we managed to escape while shopping at one of the malls,” said the woman as in the video seen by detikBali.