The Phenomenon of Human Trafficking in Indonesia: A Case Study in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Abstract

Human trafficking cases are now a serious problem in Indonesia. This problem has reached remote areas. Victims of People Trafficking Crimes (TPPO) come from low-educated and poor families. The beginning of this victim is because an invitation from someone, usually from the family itself persuades the prospective victim to work in the land of people in the hope of earning a large income to change the family life. Most of the TPPO victims are about 15-20 years old and do not finish school, they are tempted by the promise of working abroad. In reality, what is promised is not realized. Kupang is one of the many regions in Indonesia that is the largest TPPO victim sender area in Indonesia. TPPO cannot be eradicated because of the involvement of Law Enforcement Officials in Indonesia, in addition to the lack of understanding of law enforcement officials related to the use of TPPO legislation. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach, the location of data collection is in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. This study concluded that TPPO law enforcement in the area is still not running to the maximum, some shortcomings occur in the field in addition to the inconsistency among law enforcement officials. As for the recommendations of this study is the need to provide intensive training for Law Enforcement Officers to have a good understanding of TPPO, the head of law enforcement officials must dare to dismantle the mafia practices of people trafficking in their institutions.