Transnational manipulation, specifically targeting Americans: The Bali romance scam syndicate has been dismantled, with the mastermind hiding in Cambodia.

Indonesian police announced that they have successfully dismantled a criminal gang in Denpasar, Bali, a popular tourist destination, that specialized in "online romance" scams targeting American men. The raid resulted in the arrest of 38 suspects, including 7 women, at a rented residential property.