Indonesia Considers Criminal Charges in Raja Ampat Turtle Hunting Case
Indonesia may pursue criminal charges against a foreign national over suspected turtle hunting in Raja Ampat waters, authorities say.
The Indonesian immigration authorities are considering pursuing criminal charges against a foreign national, identified as WS, over suspected turtle hunting in Raja Ampat waters. Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko stated that authorities are coordinating with police to determine the appropriate legal framework for the case, which could involve immigration criminal provisions as well as laws governing the conservation of biological natural resources.
WS was detained at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar after trying to leave for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was subsequently taken to Sorong, Southwest Papua, for further questioning. The case emerged after a video circulated on social media showing a diver apparently spearfishing a turtle in Raja Ampat waters, leading to an investigation into suspected criminal offenses involving the hunting and killing of protected wildlife.
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