Jakarta, Aug. 3 -- President Prabowo Subianto lauded the Thai government for helping facilitate the repatriation of nearly 1,000 Indonesian citizens (WNI) who fell victim to online scams.

"I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to the Thai government for its assistance and close cooperation in facilitating the repatriation of Indonesian citizens who were victims of online scams," Prabowo said in a joint press statement with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Merdeka Palace here on Monday.

Prabowo said the number of Indonesian citizens repatriated with support from the Thai government had reached nearly 1,000 people, making the assistance highly meaningful for Indonesia.

"The number is quite significant, appro...