| Country | Timor-Leste |
|---|---|
| Area | Dili municipality |
| Type | emerging hub |
| Status | Emerging: New location reported in 2025–2026. |
| Latest reporting | Police raided call-centre compounds from late Jun to Jul 2026, arresting 314 workers in three weeks, and are gathering intelligence for further raids (ABC, 15 Jul 2026). |
Nearby hubs
- Oecusse (ZEESM digital free trade zone) · Timor-Leste · Emerging
- Zamboanga Sibugay (Alicia/Siay) · Philippines · Emerging
- Koror / Airai hotel scam centres · Palau · Disrupted
- Port Moresby · Papua New Guinea · Emerging
- Metro Manila micro-hubs · Philippines · Active
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
- Do not pay “release money” to agents without official advice.
- Send evidence safely through the secure drop.
Questions people ask
Where is Dili?
Dili is in Dili municipality, Timor-Leste. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Dili still active in 2026?
Status: Emerging. Police raided call-centre compounds from late Jun to Jul 2026, arresting 314 workers in three weeks, and are gathering intelligence for further raids (ABC, 15 Jul 2026).
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]