Dili Scam Crackdown: Timor-Leste police say they’ve uncovered a major international scam operation, raiding three heavily secured call-centre compounds and arresting 253 workers, with 314 detained over the past three weeks; suspects face charges including money laundering, criminal association and illegal online gaming. Court Moves in Cyber Libel: In a separate legal development, a court granted Byron Garcia’s motion for reinvestigation in a cyber libel case, sending the complaint back to prosecutors and halting arraignment. Public Safety and Enforcement: Police also reported arrests after a “serious” Dungannon disturbance involving groups with weapons, with authorities saying three people were arrested and weapons recovered. Regional Outlook: A regional survey suggests Timor-Leste leans toward China in a forced alignment scenario, while other stories note ongoing regional cooperation and visa policy updates affecting Timor-Leste travelers.