RSO Secondment Programme

Leza represents Australia as the RSO Secondee to the Regional Information, Liaison and Outreach Network (RILON) response group, supporting enhanced regional information sharing to address maritime people smuggling. In this role, she will work collaboratively with Member States to strengthen relationships, improve regional capability, and advance joint initiatives aimed at promoting effective and coordinated responses to shared border challenges.

An Australian Government official, Leza brings more than 15 years of immigration and border management experience. Her career spans a wide range of operational roles, including border control, passenger clearance, and the detection of document and identity fraud. She has also held management positions relating to Australia’s permanent Migration Program.
Leza’s international experience includes multiple overseas postings where she collaborated closely with international law enforcement partners to reinforce border integrity, facilitate lawful travel, and enhance information flows critical to threat identification. Her work in Vietnam included managing a significant visa program and partnering with regional stakeholders across the Mekong to address emerging visa trends and migration issues.

Leza’s secondment to RILON runs from late January 2026 to June 2026. During this period, she is committed to sharing Australia’s expertise, deepening regional cooperation, and contributing to policy discussions that strengthen border governance and protection frameworks across the region.

Recommended book:  ‘How to Argue with a Cat:  A Human's Guide to the Art of Persuasion’: This book is a light, humorous introduction to persuasion - using cats as the teachers. The author uses feline behaviour as metaphors for effective communication techniques, like timing, confidence, emotional appeal, and knowing when not to engage. It’s essentially a fun, accessible guide to classical discussion skills, but presented in a very playful way.

Email: leza.ahmed-wyatt@rso.baliprocess.net 

Additional Superintendent of Police Emran represents Bangladesh as the RSO Secondee to the Regional Information, Liaison and Outreach Network (RILON) Response Group, supporting enhanced regional information sharing to address people smuggling. In this role, he will work collaboratively with Member States to strengthen relationships, improve regional capability, and advance joint initiatives aimed at promoting effective and coordinated responses to shared border challenges.

As a Bangladeshi Government Police official, Emran brings more than 15 years of policing experience, specifically in the detection and prevention of crime, public order management, supervision of criminal case investigation, administration, operations, and immigration management. He has participated in United Nations Formed Police Unit Peacekeeping Missions twice in the Democratic Republic of Congo as Admin and Operations Officer, where he collaborated closely with other countries' FPU units and international law enforcement partners to facilitate the local police and reinforce peace.

Emran's secondment to RILON runs from June 2026 to November 2026. During this period, he is committed to sharing Bangladesh's expertise, deepening regional cooperation, and contributing to policy discussions that strengthen frameworks across the region.

Recommended book: The Investigator’s Handbook by J. Paul B. James: This book is a practical guide for crime detection and Investigation. It covers evidence handling, interview techniques, case preparation and Intelligence led policing.

Email: muhammad.shah.emran@rso.baliprocess.net

Commander Toufiq is a seasoned maritime security professional with over 19 years of distinguished service in the Bangladesh Navy, currently serving on deputation with the Bangladesh Coast Guard. As a Commanding Officer of a Coast Guard vessel, he operates at the forefront of maritime law enforcement, where he leads high-stakes operations to counter illegal migration, human smuggling, and transnational maritime crime, ensuring the integrity of Bangladesh’s maritime borders and the protection of vulnerable populations at sea.

Currently nominated as a Secondee to the Regional Information, Liaison and Outreach Network (RILON), he is dedicated to enhancing regional information sharing and fostering collaborative strategies to address irregular migration challenges particularly within the critical corridors of the Bay of Bengal.His career features is a unique blend of international peacekeeping and domestic security.

From 2016 to 2017, he served with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as a Vessel Protection Commander, securing vital riverine supply routes. Additionally, his four-year tenure with the Bangladesh Police provided deep expertise in criminal intelligence and the interrogation of transnational offenders.

Throughout the service, Commander Toufiq has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to maritime governance and regional security. His contribution to RILON will focus on bridging operational realities with policy frameworks to strengthen coordinated responses to migration and border challenges across the region.

Recommended Book: The Outlaw Ocean by Ian Urbina – This book offers a riveting look at the lawlessness on the high seas. It perfectly captures the complexity of maritime enforcement, from human trafficking to illegal fishing, highlighting why regional cooperation is a necessity for survival at sea.

Email: MD.Toufiqur.RAHMAN@rso.baliprocess.net

Majid is an experienced immigration professional with an extensive background in border management, document examination, passengers profiling, impostors’ detection and cross border joint investigation on trafficking in persons, people smuggling and other transnational organised crime. Currently serving as the representative of the Republic of Indonesia as Secondee to the Regional Information, Liaison and Outreach Network (RILON) Maritime People Smuggling Response Group, Majid will contribute his expertise to enhanced regional information sharing and mitigate shared challenges in addressing maritime people smuggling especially in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea corridor.

Majid is the Deputy Director for International Cooperation of the Directorate General of Immigration of the Republic of Indonesia, where he formulates, coordinates and manages all the Directorate General’s engagement in International Immigration cooperation, including as relates to efforts in combating people smuggling and other transnational crimes.

His work experience also extends to his tenure as the Immigration Attache in Davao City, Mindanao, the Philippines (2014-2018), the Head of Kuala Tungkal, Jambi Immigration Office (2018-2020) and the Immigration Attache in Sydney, Australia (2021-2025). Throughout his career and trainings, he has demonstrated expertise in the areas of immigration law, immigration and border governance, document fraud and impostor’s detection, and mutual assistance in criminal matters.

Recommended film: Limbo by Ben Sharrock. It is a strikingly humane and quietly powerful film. It blends deadpan humor with aching melancholy to capture the psychological state of asylum seekers stranded in bureaucratic uncertainty. The Scottish Island setting is not just a backdrop but a metaphor: windswept, isolated, and surreal, mirroring the dislocation of those caught between past and future, home and exile. From a personal standpoint, Limbo succeeds because it balances empathy with artistry. It doesn’t lecture; it invites reflection and is one of the most sophisticated cinematic explorations of migration and belonging in recent years.

Email: agus.abdul.majid@rso.baliprocess.net

Isabel is an officer of the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) with 24 years of service experience. Since 2019, she has been serving in the Migration Service as an investigating officer. Her primary responsibilities include investigating foreign nationals who enter the national territory illegally, violate visa regulations, or forge documents.

She has also participated in various operations across Timor-Leste to monitor and inspect foreigners who violate migration laws. She is honoured to be appointed by her institution to represent Timor-Leste as a secondee at the RSO and sees this as an excellent opportunity to strengthen cooperation and share information regarding the challenges of irregular migration and maritime people smuggling.

Email: isabel.graziela.ximenes@rso.baliprocess.net

Ravi is a Programme Manager for Countering People Smuggling at the RSO. Ravi joined the team at the end of March 2024 and is a seasoned public service officer with over 14 years of experience in project management, strategic planning, policy analysis and development, as well as research and evaluation.

Ravi has served at various government agencies in Malaysia including the National Strategic Office of the Council for Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants, Ministry of Home Affairs; the Immigration Department of Malaysia; and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. His work primarily focused on security-related matters, particularly on migration, migrant workers, and transnational crimes that include trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants.

As a Programme Manager for Countering People Smuggling at RSO, Ravi brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and a relentless drive to combat one of the most pressing challenges of our time. He is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by people smuggling activities while contributing to broader efforts to uphold human dignity and security in the region.

Recommended Book: "The People Smuggler: The True Story of Ali Al Jenabi, the 'Oskar Schindler of Asia'" by Robin de Crespigny is a powerful and compelling account of one man's extraordinary journey as a people smuggler and his subsequent transformation into a humanitarian. The book tells the true story of Ali Al Jenabi, an Iraqi refugee who became known as the "Oskar Schindler of Asia" for his efforts to save hundreds of asylum seekers from persecution and death. "The People Smuggler" is a gripping and thought-provoking read that challenges readers to confront the complexities of migration, human rights, and the responsibilities we have towards one another as fellow human beings. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for compassion even in the most desperate of circumstances.

 

Deandra is a Junior Diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. She joined the Ministry in May 2022 and was formally appointed as a civil servant and diplomat the following year.
Since February 2025, she has been part of the Division for Combating Transnational and Extraordinary Crimes, where she contributes to the development of policy recommendations, manages multi-stakeholder relations, and advances Indonesia’s interests on transnational crime issues in various multilateral forums.
In November 2025, Deandra joined the Regional Support Office (RSO) of the Bali Process as a Secondee in the Transnational Crime and Technology team. In this role, she supports key RSO flagship events and contributes to substantive work, capacity-building initiatives, and awareness-raising materials on trafficking in persons—particularly in relation to the misuse of technology. She also plays an active role in strengthening engagement between the RSO and relevant Indonesian stakeholders.

Recommended film: "Born Into Brothels" (2004)
This poignant Oscar-winning documentary follows the children of sex workers in Kolkata, who retain their curiosity and joy despite the difficult circumstances they face. In light of cases involving women trafficked into sex work, the film beautifully balances the bleak reality of their surrounding environment with the hopeful possibilities of brighter futures.

Email: Deandra.Cinuti.Raryarasmi@rso.baliprocess.net

Retta is a data and information analyst at the Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. In her role at the Ministry, she works on strengthening foreign policy coordination through close collaboration among government ministries and agencies. She has been involved in synchronizing national responses to cross-border issues and enhancing coordination efforts for the protection of Indonesian citizens overseas. At the Regional Support Office, Retta serves within the Countering People Smuggling Team, contributing to regional cooperation initiatives, analytical activities, and capacity-building programmes. Her work includes supporting Member States in enhancing operational coordination, improving situational awareness, and strengthening national and regional strategies to counter people smuggling. Retta’s secondment runs from November to December 2025, during which she is committed to strengthening regional collaboration on people smuggling and advancing coordinated, prevention-focused approaches that support broader security efforts.

Recommendation: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games series) — a film that explores themes of strategic coordination and collective action, offering relevant reflections on regional cooperation in countering people smuggling.

Email: Retta.Dinda.Pitaloka@rso.baliprocess.net

Nilanthi is a Senior Immigration Investigations Officer at the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka, currently attached to the Border Surveillance Unit. With over 15 years of experience in the field of immigration, she has served in diverse operational roles, including border control, passenger clearance, offloading procedures, secondary inspections, and the detection of documents and identity fraud.

She has played a key role in coordinating Travel Document and Biometric (TD&B) verifications in collaboration with the Document Examination Support Center (DESC). Her work has contributed significantly to Sri Lanka’s efforts in verifying suspicious travel documents, preventing irregular departures, and supporting international information exchange. Nilanthi is also an active contributor to the Advanced Document Examination Network (ANDEX), where she represents Sri Lanka’s commitment to enhancing regional document security, capacity building, and technical cooperation.

As a Secondee to the Regional Support Office (RSO) of the Bali Process, Nilanthi brings a strong operational perspective grounded in field experience. Her work supports the RSO’s efforts in tackling transnational crimes such as human trafficking and migrant smuggling, with a focus on data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and joint capacity-building initiatives. She contributes to key activities including toolkit development, secondee reporting, ICE Team coordination, and RSO-led workshops.

Nilanthi’s secondment runs from mid of July 2025 to January 2026. During this period, she is committed to sharing Sri Lanka’s experiences, strengthening regional cooperation, and contributing to policy discussions aimed at improving border governance and protection responses.

Recommended film:  Lion – Based on a true story, this film follows the journey of a young boy who becomes separated from his family in India and later embarks on a search for identity and belonging. The story powerfully highlights issues of cross-border movement, vulnerability, and the importance of accurate identification—making it a valuable resource for migration and protection professionals.

Email: Nilanthi.Illeperumage@rso.baliprocess.net

Nimal Bandara is an Immigration Investigations Officer at the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka. He commenced his career as an Immigration Officer in 2008, primarily working in passenger clearance at the frontline of the border. Since 2019, he has been assigned to the Border Surveillance Unit, where he is responsible for conducting secondary investigations, verifying questioned documents, managing surveillance operations and identifying irregular migration routes and emerging trends. Additionally, he plays a key role in identifying potential victims of human trafficking and preparing comprehensive reports on these activities.

He is committed to effectively addressing issues related to smuggling of migrants and human trafficking within the Bali Process region during his secondment period. He aims to foster collaboration with regional authorities, immigration liaison officers and other key stakeholders to enhance information sharing and address these issues through a collective and coordinated approach.

Recommended film: “The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir”, directed by Ken Scott.

The film was shot in India, France and Belgium. The film is about a street magician from Mumbai, India who embark on a global journey to find his father. This film highlights issues such as use of counterfeit documents and border crossing.

Email: nimal.bandara@rso.baliprocess.net

Iid is a Diplomat (Attaché) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. She is assigned to the Directorate for Protection of Indonesian Citizens under the auspices of Sub-Directorate of Southeast Asia Region. Her primary responsibilities involve assisting Indonesian citizens abroad, including but not limited to victims of trafficking in persons, irregular migration, and nationals facing the death penalty abroad.

In September 2024, she joined the Regional Support Office (RSO) of the Bali Process as a Secondee and works with the Transnational Crime and Technology team to support the delivery of relevant initiatives addressing trafficking in persons, particularly in relation to the misuse of technology. Iid also plays an important role in enhancing engagement between the RSO and relevant Indonesian stakeholders, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia.

Recommended film: “Buoyancy” (2019), Rodd Rathjen

“Buoyancy" tells the story of Chakra, a Cambodian boy who gets trapped in modern slavery on a Thai fishing boat. The film paints a raw picture of the harsh realities of human trafficking and forced labor in Southeast Asia. The film explores Chakra's inner transformation as he grapples with his situation and the choices he must make to survive, including the moral dilemmas that arise in such dire circumstances. More than just a survival story, the film serves as a poignant social commentary on the exploitation of migrant workers lured into forced labor with little hope of escape.

Email: iidanggia.rahma@rso.baliprocess.net

Zein is a Diplomat (Attaché) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.  He is assigned to the Directorate for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens, primarily responsible for assisting Indonesian citizens abroad, including but not limited to victims of trafficking in persons, especially in the Southeast Asia region.

He joined the RSO as a Secondee in May 2024 and works with the Transnational Crime and Technology team to support its 2024-2026 work plan on delivering relevant works to address the issue of trafficking in persons related to the (mis)use of technology. Additionally, Zein also plays a crucial role in strengthening engagement between the RSO and Indonesian stakeholders, particularly The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

Recommended film: Nowhere by Albert Pintó - "The horrifying experience that Mia and her husband, Nico, endured is The Harsh Realities of Migration. It highlights the bigger issues linked to migration and captures the risks (dangers and uncertainty) faced by the Migrants around the world due to people smuggling activities. Urging viewers to think about the complicated social and political factors and the need for more compassion and policy changes for the safer world to all human beings".

Email: zein.maulana@rso.baliprocess.net

Eranga is an Immigration Investigations Officer at The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka.

He has worked as an Immigration officer since 2013. He has served as a front-line and investigations officer, with experience in verifying travel documents, conducting passenger assessments, identifying potential victims of trafficking in persons, unfolding irregular migration trends, researching modus operandi in migrant smuggling and preparing intelligence reports.

Eranga joined the RSO office as a Secondee in June 2024, and contributes to activities, workshops and capacity building programs alongside the Border and Management team. Specifically, he brings his expertise in providing training and building awareness around irregular migration. He also brings a wealth of knowledge around current developments in Sri Lanka, and works closely with international partners to coordinate efforts to address complex issues of irregular migration while respecting rights and dignity of individuals involved.

Recommended Book: The People Smuggler: The true story of Ali Al Jenabi, The ‘Oskar Schindler of Asia; Robin de Crespigny, “The book unveils different perspectives of smuggling of migrants, how domestic push confined people to the only option of leaving homelands and ultimate transformation into humanitarian basis. Iraqi refugee who saved hundreds from persecution and turned around topics of human rights, spirits and ways to overcome desperate situations in life”.

Email: eranga.rambukwella@rso.baliprocess.net

Salma is a Diplomat (Attache) from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate of Multilateral Cooperation and joined the RSO as a Secondee in October 2023. She worked in the Communications, Capability, and Enquiry team and supports the planning and delivery of RSO workshops, capacity building activities and wider meetings relating to Trafficking in Persons.

As a secondee she played an important role in fostering RSO community engagement, particularly with Indonesian stakeholders. Back in Indonesia, she mainly handled issues related to transnational organised crimes.

Recommended book: The Color of Our Sky by Amita Trasi. "This book unveils the harrowing realities of trafficking in persons through a sweeping, emotional journey of two childhood friends—one struggling to survive trafficking in persons and the other on a mission to save her. The soulful and revelatory story will make us gain insights into the true colors of hope, love, and above all, courage."

Tuan Meedin, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sri Lanka joined the RSO office as a secondee in August 2023, where he worked with the RSO’s Countering People Smuggling programme to facilitate a two-way exchange of experiences and knowledge.

 

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Yudho Priambudi Asruchin is a career diplomat (Counsellor) and served as a Political Officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to the People's Republic of China and Mongolia in Beijing from February 2021 to January 2025.

He joined the RSO as a Secondee in April 2019. He has previously served as a Diplomatic Staff at the Foreign Ministry's Directorate of International Security and Disarmament, with experience in formulating official reports, conducting multilateral activities, identifying potential diplomatic engagements, analysing irregular migration trends, and researching foreign policy strategies.

Recommended film: Traffic by Steven Soderbergh - "It explores the illegal drug trade from several perspectives: users, enforcers, politicians, and traffickers. Their stories are edited together throughout the film, although most characters do not meet each other."

Police Superintendent Widya Anugerah Sejati is an INP (Indonesia National Police) Officer who posted at JCLEC (Jakarta Center for Law Enforcement Cooperation) Semarang and joined the RSO as a Secondee in May 2015. His primary responsibilities include program manager for International People Smuggling Programs, Counter Terrorism Programs, Human Rights and Criminal Investigations Programs, Intelligence Training Programs, and Train the Trainers Programs. He also has experience in developing the curriculum for those trainings.

As a secondee he responsible for handling a project to strengthen border management and related legal and law enforcement cooperation, and facilitate greater engagement between regional training directors by implementing a Regional Coordinated Training Mechanism (RCTM). The RCTM, developed by the RSO in partnership with JCLEC, will provide the Bali Process Membership with a centralised, effective and dedicated mechanism for the co-ordination of training initiatives in the Asia Pacific Region with a view to streamlining resource use, reducing duplication and promoting better coordination, planning and information-sharing nationally and regionally.