Carita Beach Bamboo Bridge Demolished: End of Extortion
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Carita Beach Bamboo Bridge Extortion Ends after police Intervention
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities have dismantled an illegal toll operation at Carita Beach in Pandeglang, Banten, following reports of tourists being extorted for crossing a bamboo bridge. The scheme involved visitors being charged Rp 5,000 (approximately $0.31 USD) too traverse the makeshift structure.
Extortion Caught on Camera
The extortion came to light after a video circulated online showing a man in a black jacket demanding money from a tourist after they crossed the bamboo bridge. The 25-second video sparked outrage and prompted a police investigation.
“'(Asked how much) Rp. 5 thousand,’ said the visitor in
Carita Beach Bamboo Bridge Extortion Ends after police intervention
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities have dismantled an illegal toll operation at Carita Beach in pandeglang, Banten, following reports of tourists being extorted for crossing a bamboo bridge. The scheme involved visitors being charged Rp 5,000 (approximately $0.31 USD) too traverse the makeshift structure.
Extortion Caught on Camera
The extortion came to light after a video circulated online showing a man in a black jacket demanding money from a tourist after they crossed the bamboo bridge. The 25-second video sparked outrage and prompted a police inquiry.
“'(Asked how much) Rp. 5 thousand,’ said the visitor in.