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Indonesia strikes at alleged internet fake news syndicate

Suspects profited from malicious third parties, online ads, authorities say

Indonesian police announce the arrest of three members of the Saracen syndicate on suspicion of spreading hate and lies online. (Photo by Bobby Nugroho)
ERWIDA MAULIA and BOBBY NUGROHO, Nikkei staff writers | Indonesia

JAKARTA -- Indonesian police announced Wednesday the arrests of three members of the Saracen syndicate, they accuse of fomenting intolerance and spreading fake news over the internet.

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