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Society & Rights March 29, 2026 337 stories in this edition

Batam immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists

The Straits Times Asia / Southeast Asia / 1m ago
Batam immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists

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There have been reports of ASEAN passport holders being extorted up to $250. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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There have been reports of ASEAN passport holders being extorted up to $250.

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