Riau's BRILink Agent Transforms from Phone Credit Seller to Billionaire Business Owner
In Dumai, Riau, Indonesia, Rahmi, a former phone credit seller, has become a pillar of the local economy as a BRILink agent named 'Fillio'. The agency handles monthly transactions exceeding Rp18 billion, showcasing a successful model of financial inclusion in remote areas.
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