Beware of Gem Scams When Vacationing in Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok is one of the favorite destinations for foreign tourists, including from Indonesia. However, behind the alluring charm of its culture and cuisine, the capital of Thailand also holds fraud traps that often targeted foreign tourists. Here are the frauds that tourists usually experience when traveling to Bangkok, Thailand:[1]

• Jewel Scams. If you’ve ever been to Bangkok, you know that the city is famous for its bustling jewelry markets. However, not all that glitters is gold. One of the city’s most ingenious scams revolves around this industry. It’s called the jewel scam, and it’s a master class in manipulation and deception. Here’s how it works: You’ll be approached by a friendly local (often posing as a fellow tourist or student) who will strike up a conversation with you. They’ll mention a government-sponsored jewel sale that just so happens to be ending that day. Excited by the prospect of purchasing precious stones for a fraction of the normal price, tourists are then directed to a so-called “government-run” jeweler’s shop where they purchase gems at what they believe to be discounted prices. However, as many people find out too late, these gems are often overpriced and low-quality, or even completely fake. So, as you explore Bangkok’s colorful jewelry markets, keep this golden rule in mind: If something looks too good to be true, it probably is.

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Reference:

1. "7 Scam Liburan Thailand yang Harus Kamu Tahu", wwww.detik.com., Bonauli, 14 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 16 April 2025, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7867721/7-scam-liburan-thailand-yang-harus-kamu-tahu

Investree Was Officially Dissolved

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PT. Investree Radhika Jaya was officially dissolved after its business license was revoked by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in October 2024. The announcement of Investree's dissolution was stated in the deed of decision of the GMS of PT. Investree Radhika Jaya on March 27, 2025. "All Shareholders of the Company have agreed and decided to dissolve and liquidate PT. Investree Radhika Jaya," wrote the official announcement on the Invstree website. The GMS also appointed and appointed a Liquidator Team, which had been approved by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in accordance with the provisions of Article 98 Paragraph (4) of POJK 40/2024. In the announcement, the Liquidator Team appealed to the public or interested parties who have bills with Investree to immediately submit their bills. "Furthermore, all members of the public and/or other interested parties are requested to immediately submit their bills in writing, accompanied by a copy of valid evidence, no later than 60 (sixty) calendar days from the date of this announcement," the announcement reads.[1]

Previously known, OJK revoked the business license of PT Investree Radika Jaya (Investree) because the online loan platform company (pinjol) violated the provisions that led to a default case. This revocation was decided through the Decree of the OJK Board of Commissioners Number KEP-53 / D.06 / 2024 dated October 21, 2024. This company has violated the minimum equity and other provisions as stipulated in POJK Number: 10/POJK.05/2022 concerning Information Technology-Based Joint Funding Services (LPBBTI) as well as deteriorating performance that disrupts operations and services to the public.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Investree Resmi Bubar!", www.detik.com., Heri Purnomo, 15 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 16 April 2025, Link: https://finance.detik.com/fintech/d-7870017/investree-resmi-bubar

2. Ibid.

3 Modes Often Encountered in House Buying and Selling Fraud Cases

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Along with the development of the property market, the mode of fraud in buying and selling houses is also increasingly rampant. Several prospective buyers or sellers become victims, due to their negligence and lack of knowledge. The mode can occur in various forms. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful not to get caught in a fraud that is detrimental. Here are 3 modes that are often found in cases of fraud in buying and selling houses, in Indonesia:[1]

1. House Has Been Sold, But Developer Has Not Completed Initial Land Purchase. The most common mode that occurs today is that many developers do not complete the initial land purchase, but the house has been built and sold to consumers. In addition, many developers sometimes sell buildings that are still empty land. In fact, according to applicable regulations, before selling it, the developer should have built at least 20% of the building first. This will violate Law Number 1 of 2011 which regulates housing and residential areas.
2. Withdrawing Funds from Consumers Not in Accordance with the Rules. There are also cases where unscrupulous developers will withdraw funds from consumers more than the established regulations, namely 80%. Usually, developers withdraw payments in full. Even though they have not met the requirements mentioned above. This will certainly harm the community. Unscrupulous developers who violate the law can be subject to threats. The witness is a one-year prison sentence and a fine of IDR 1 billion.
3. Developers Provide Brochures with Inappropriate Specifications. Another common fraud mode in home buying and selling involves developers providing brochures or promotional materials with specifications that do not match reality. In this case, developers will generally offer houses at attractive prices and list various facilities and advantages that seem tempting. Starting from the size of the building, the quality of the materials, to the strategic location. However, in reality this does not match what is in the field. This also violates the law, and developers can be fined up to IDR 5 billion or subject to additional criminal penalties, in the form of rebuilding housing according to the specifications in the brochure.

Learning from the cases above mentioned, the public is urged to be careful before making house buying and selling transactions, as not to be tempted and deceived afterwards. And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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Reference:

1. "Begini Modus Tipu-tipu Jual Beli Rumah, Hati-hati!", www.detik.com., 10 Apr 2025, 10 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 14 April 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/properti/tips-dan-panduan/d-7862011/begini-modus-tipu-tipu-jual-beli-rumah-hati-hati.

Not Receiving a Dime in Royalties, K-Pop Artists Sue Agencies

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "YouTuber Arrested After Visiting Isolated Tribe Island", "Giant US Tuna Company Sued for Alleged Abuses in Its Supply Chain", you may read also "Man Arrested on Felony Battery Charges in Florida" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Not Receiving a Dime in Royalties, K-Pop Artists Sue Agencies'.

After a long drama full of intrigue and uncertainty about royalties, Lee Seung Gi finally won a lawsuit against his former agency, Hook Entertainment. The actor and singer finally emerged from the dark times full of injustice. Since his debut as a singer in 2004, Lee Seung Gi has released 137 songs. But sadly, he has not received a single penny in royalties from those songs for more than 10 years.[1]

In fact, from the sale of his music, the income generated is estimated to be around 9.6 billion KRW or around Rp. 115 billion. So where did the money go? Hook as the agency that used to oversee Lee Seung Gi apparently failed to provide financial reports that should have been Seung Gi's rights. Worse still, the records from 2004 to August 2009 were lost who knows where. The court stepped in and finally declared that Hook was negligent or even intentionally hiding income data from Lee Seung Gi.[2]

'Big Planet Made' as Lee Seung Gi's new agency finally leaked part of the court's decision. The content is that Hook was severely reprimanded by the court for violating trust and contract. "Hook maintains exclusive control over Lee Seung Gi's music revenue data, making it difficult for the artist to recognize breaches of contract or unpaid royalties." Lee Seung Gi began to speak up about this problem since 2022. Not remaining silent, he immediately sent a letter of termination of the exclusive contract and demanded his rights as a singer. As a result, he succeeded in becoming one of the first Korean idols to dare to speak up about the royalty system which is sometimes still dark.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Drama Royalti Lee Seung Gi Vs Hook Entertainment Tamat, Siapa Kena Skakmat?", www.detik.com., Dicky Ardian, 09 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 11 April 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/pop/korean-wave/d-7859925/drama-royalti-lee-seung-gi-vs-hook-entertainment-tamat-siapa-kena-skakmat.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

YouTuber Arrested After Visiting Isolated Tribe Island

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US YouTuber Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov landed on North Sentinel Island, Indian Ocean in March 2025. He was later arrested by Indian authorities and faces a prison sentence. North Sentinel Island is a small forested island in the Andaman Islands group, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean. The island, which is part of India, is surrounded by waters, and is adjacent to the mainland of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia.[1]

What did the YouTuber do to get caught by authorities? Survival International reports that Polyakov initially landed on North Sentinel Island for a few minutes. His goal was to make contact with the Sentinelese tribe, the island's indigenous people. Polyakov did not see any members of the tribe around him. He left a can of cola and a coconut as "offerings". Visits to North Sentinel are illegal under local law. The Indian coast guard patrols a buffer zone near its shores to prevent outsiders from coming too close. However, Polyakov managed to land and leave his belongings behind, despite being caught.[2]

Survival International Director Caroline Pearce explained that the Sentinelese people do not have immunity to common diseases from outside such as flu and measles. This is because they are an indigenous tribe that wants to live isolated in their territory. If they are exposed to diseases that are common to us, members of the tribe can die and the entire tribe can become extinct. Therefore, the wishes of the tribe must be respected. One way is by not visiting them on their island.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Kenapa YouTuber Ditangkap Usai Kunjungi Pulau Suku Asli di Samudra Hindia?", www.detik.com., Trisna Wulandari, 09 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 11 April 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/edu/detikpedia/d-7859806/kenapa-youtuber-ditangkap-usai-kunjungi-pulau-suku-asli-di-samudra-hindia.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Giant US Tuna Company Sued for Alleged Abuses in Its Supply Chain

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Four Indonesian fishermen filed a lawsuit against the giant US tuna company, Bumble Bee Foods, in mid-March. In the lawsuit document dated March 12, the four fishermen are: Akhmad, Angga, Muhammad Sahrudin and Muhammad Syafi'i. Meanwhile, those representing the plaintiffs are the legal team from Greenpeace US. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in California, United States.[1]

In the lawsuit, they accuse Bumble Bee Foods of “knowingly profiting” from forced labor, debt bondage, and other abuses in its supply chain. They also claim Bumble Bee violated human trafficking laws by importing seafood caught through forced labor. The four fishermen were employed by a recruiting company, which withheld a large portion of their wages as administrative fees, known as debt bondage. Under these conditions, the fishermen received little or no pay. They were also threatened with large fines if they resigned. The four plaintiffs worked on three different fishing vessels that supplied Bumble Bee with tuna. However, they experienced the same conditions: physical abuse and forced laboring. In the lawsuit, Syafi'i and Sahrudin accuse their captain of frequently beating them. Akhmad was forced to continue working despite being badly injured and Angga was not given proper food.[2]

Attorney Agnieszka Fryszman said the case is the first case of fishing vessel slavery brought against a U.S. seafood company. "The fishing vessels never actually have to dock. So the workers are really trapped," Fryszman said. "That makes it easier for them to get caught up in forced labor and human trafficking." As the defendant, Bumble Bee said it was aware of the fishermen's lawsuit. Bumble also said it would not comment on the ongoing legal process. The allegations have not been tested in court. Bumble Bee is one of the oldest canned seafood companies in the U.S. and has the largest market share of canned and bagged tuna in the country.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "4 Nelayan Indonesia Gugat Perusahaan Tuna Raksasa Amerika Serikat", www.cnnindonesia.com., 22 Maret 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 10 April 2025, Link: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/internasional/20250322182133-106-1211952/4-nelayan-indonesia-gugat-perusahaan-tuna-raksasa-amerika-serikat

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Man Arrested on Felony Battery Charges in Florida

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A man (Frank Mandolini, 43) was arrested and charged with felony battery in Florida after a woman sought help from an Amazon delivery driver, who alerted the Police. Authorities responded to the address around 4:45 p.m. local time and a deputy with the sheriff's office arrived at the home to find the woman who "appeared in distress and had obvious red marks on her neck," sitting on the front porch with Mandolini, the affidavit said.[1]

The woman told authorities that she and Mandolini, who had been divorced for 7 years but were still living together as a family unit, were lying in bed when she "confronted Frank about his phone and tablet" and "accused him of using them to talk to other women or watching porn." The accusation infuriated Mandolini, who then allegedly grabbed her by the neck, dragged her to the floor and began choking her. The woman said Mandolini only let her go when she begun to "lose consciousness and almost blacked out."[2]

Mandolini later, while en route to jail, admitted to the deputy that he "did choke her but did not cause her to lose her breath." He also wanted the deputy to document he did commit the offense he was being charged with, the affidavit said. Mandolini was charged with one count of felony battery domestic violence by strangulation.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Man arrested after woman whispers 'help me' to Amazon delivery driver in Florida", www.yahoo.com., Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 7 April 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 9 April 2025, Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-arrested-woman-whispers-help-154920423.html

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Island Near Antarctica Hit by Donald Trump's Trade Tariffs

  

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Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australian external territories, both accessible only by a two-week boat trip from Perth on Australia’s west coast, are among the most remote places on Earth. Both islands are completely uninhabited. The last human visit was believed to have been almost 10 years ago. But ironically, the islands have not escaped Trump’s 10 percent trade tariffs.[1]

Heard and McDonald Islands are featured on a list released by the White House of “countries” that will be subject to new trade tariffs. Heard and McDonald Islands are among several Australian “external territories” listed separately on the tariff list for Australia. External territories are parts of Australia that do not have their own governments, but have a unique relationship with the federal government. They are the ones featured on the White House list.[2]

Export figures from Heard Island and McDonald Islands are confusing. The area has fisheries but no buildings or human habitation. Despite this, according to World Bank export data, the US imported $1.4 million worth of products from Heard Island and McDonald Islands in 2022, almost all of which was “machinery and electricity.” In the previous five years, imports from Heard Island and McDonald Islands ranged from $15,000 to $325,000 per year.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Pulau yang Dihuni Penguin Kena Tarif Dagang Trump, Ini Besarannya", www.kompas.com., Albertus Adit, 04/04/2025, Diakses pada tanggal 7 April 2025, Link: https://www.kompas.com/global/read/2025/04/04/210930070/pulau-yang-dihuni-penguin-kena-tarif-dagang-trump-ini-besarannya?source=headline

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.