The flickering fluorescent lights of the "Cyber-Hub" internet cafe in South Jakarta hummed in sync with Budi’s racing heart. He wasn't there to play games. He was there because his bank account showed a balance of exactly zero rupiah, and his mother’s medical bills were due Friday.
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