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Indonesia Targets 571,000 Aid Recipients for Fraud

7/13/2025

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The Indonesian government is taking a hard stance on social assistance, scrutinizing over 571,000 recipients linked to online gambling, narcotics, and terrorism. With a staggering Rp957 billion (US$59 million) misused in 2024, officials are committed to ensuring data integrity and may revoke aid for those abusing the system, while probing potential identity fraud.

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The Indonesian government is taking a hard stance on social assistance, scrutinizing over 571,000 recipients linked to online gambling, narcotics, and terrorism. With a staggering Rp957 billion (US$59 million) misused in 2024, officials are committed to ensuring data integrity and may revoke aid for those abusing the system, while probing potential identity fraud.