Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police has issued a red notice for two individuals on the run, wanted in connection to a human trafficking case involving sending interns to Germany.

The two wanted individuals, identified as ER, 39, and A, 37, both women, are believed to be in Germany.

"The latest update from investigators today states that red notices have been issued for the two suspects," said National Police spokesman Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko.

The investigation is ongoing, and the Indonesian Police assure that they will resolve the case.

"Technically, we'll wait for further updates as the process is ongoing. This is, of course, part of public scrutiny and attention. The Indonesian Police must resolve this case procedurally and properly according to the law," he added.

Previously, the Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate had named five suspects in the case, including SS (65), AJ (52), and MZ (60).

According to the police, ER, the director of human resources company SHB, established cooperation with the State University of Jakarta (UNJ) and managed internships for students in Germany.

Meanwhile, A introduced the internship program to universities and assisted students in applying for tourist visas to Germany. 

The Indonesian National Police suspect that around 1,047 students from 33 universities were victims of human trafficking in Germany, disguised under the ferienjob program. 

"Ferienjob" refers to temporary work or internships that students undertake during school or university holidays to gain experience or earn extra income.

The police investigation revealed that these students were studying electrical engineering but were employed as manual laborers, performing physically demanding tasks.

The suspects are charged under the law concerning human trafficking, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a fine of up to Rp 600 million. Additionally, they are charged under the law concerning the protection of Indonesian migrant workers, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to Rp 15 billion.