| Country | Timor-Leste |
|---|---|
| Area | Oecusse special administrative region / Pante Macassar |
| Type | emerging hub |
| Status | Emerging: New location reported in 2025–2026. |
| Latest reporting | UNODC warned in Sep 2025 that scam operations were emerging after an Aug 2025 hotel raid found Starlink devices and SIM cards (Al Jazeera, 12 Sep 2025). A Pacific Security College analysis (Jun 2026) again cites Oecusse. |
Nearby hubs
- Dili · 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 Oecusse (ZEESM digital free trade zone)?
Oecusse (ZEESM digital free trade zone) is in Oecusse special administrative region / Pante Macassar, Timor-Leste. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Oecusse (ZEESM digital free trade zone) still active in 2026?
Status: Emerging. UNODC warned in Sep 2025 that scam operations were emerging after an Aug 2025 hotel raid found Starlink devices and SIM cards (Al Jazeera, 12 Sep 2025). A Pacific Security College analysis (Jun 2026) again cites Oecusse.
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: theredbullleaks@proton.me