english.jpnn.com, SUKABUMI - An Indonesian migrant worker from Sukabumi, Rika Oktaviani (25), allegedly received unpleasant treatment while working in Saudi Arabia. She was not paid and only drank from tap water.
Rika has now returned to her homeland and reunited with her children and family.
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Rika is a resident of Cidahu district. Her case has gone viral on social media.
Sukabumi Police chief Senior Adjutant Commissioner Dedy Darmawansyah said he would thoroughly investigate the case.
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"If there is a criminal element involved, we will continue to investigate," said Dedy, Monday (7/3).
The investigation will be carried out by the criminal investigation unit and the women and children protection (PPA) unit of the Sukabumi Police.
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Dedy said he had received information and data from the Indonesian Embassy's Police Attache in Saudi Arabia.
He also appreciated his staff and all those who had moved quickly to return Rika to Indonesia.
Rika admitted that she had not been paid for two months working in Saudi Arabia.
She said it was difficult for her to eat and drink, so she had to drink from tap water when she was thirsty.
Rika thanked the Sukabumi Police and press personnel who had helped her.
According to her, the agency she met before going to Saudi Arabia promised her a babysitting job. In reality, Rika was placed in a shelter and later hired as a household assistant, along with other unskilled laborers who were never given a salary. (ant/fat/mcr20/jpnn)
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