4 Indonesians charged with smuggling 104 migrants
If convicted, Adi Warman, Gading, Rafiernanda and Yunus Saputra face a maximum of 20 years in jail, a fine or both.
Four Indonesian men were brought before the Manjung sessions court to face charges of smuggling migrants, according to officials. Adi Warman, Gading, Rafiernanda, and Yunus Saputra are accused of two separate incidents last month. Warman, 36, and his assistants Gading, 31, and Rafiernanda, 19, are alleged to have smuggled 102 Indonesian migrants and two Vietnamese nationals from Pulau Talang.
On the same day, boat assistant Yunus Saputra, 30, faces charges for a separate incident where he allegedly smuggled 40 migrants, comprising 38 Indonesians and two Vietnamese nationals, near Pantai Hutan Kuari Sungai Batu. No pleas were entered as the charges fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court and are punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a fine, or both under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.
The prosecution, represented by Anisah Pisol, did not grant bail due to the non-bailable nature of the offense under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012. The next court appearance is set for October 27.
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