AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoScam Crackdown in Dili: Timor-Leste police say they have uncovered a major international scam network, raiding three heavily secured call-centre compounds and arresting 253 workers in Dili over five days, with a late-June raid bringing the total to 314 over three weeks; accused people—mainly Chinese and Indonesian nationals, plus others from China, Cambodia and Indonesia—were paraded in court facing charges including money laundering, criminal association and illegal online gaming. More Arrests in Court: A separate report says at least 90 foreign nationals were brought before the Dili District Court as judges consider bail and travel restrictions while investigations continue, with the UN warning Timor-Leste could become a new target for scam centres. Regional Football: Cambodia beat Timor-Leste 3-1 in the AFF Women’s Cup opener, booking a semi-final spot and setting up a key group match against Indonesia. Energy Investment: Singapore firm Global Group has started building its first Timor-Leste fuel storage terminal in Liquica, a US$10 million project aimed at boosting fuel supply control and capacity. Sports & Community: Naval (Biliran, Philippines) showcased a plastic-waste-to-school-furniture program, turning waste into livelihoods through its Resiklo initiative.
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