Jakarta, Nov. 21 -- Indonesian Ombudsman Head Mokhammad Najih emphasized that human trafficking crimes can stem from maladministration in public services.

Speaking at a public discussion and the release of the Systemic Review Analysis Report here on Friday, Najih highlighted that preventing maladministration is crucial in public service delivery.

"Every form of crime, whether corruption, collusion, nepotism, or even human trafficking, begins with maladministration in public services," he said.

The watchdog agency launched an audit titled Integration of Immigration Oversight Systems as an Effort to Prevent Human Trafficking, aiming to curb maladministration and prevent humanitarian crimes like trafficking.

Najih urged ministries and ag...