A total of 196 foreign nationals from various countries were detained by the Directorate General of Immigration for violating immigration regulations.

The immigration authorities stated that among these 196 cases, the most common violation was misuse of residence permits with 99 cases or approximately 43 percent.

“In addition, 20 overstay cases were found, 11 cases of fictitious investors, and nine cases of fictitious sponsors,” the official said.

Other violations discovered by officers were generally administrative in nature, such as failure to present travel documents or addresses that did not match residence permits.

“Based on nationality, Nigerian citizens formed the largest group caught in this operation with 82 people, followed by India with 28 people, and Spain with 21 people,” the official added.

The foreign nationals were caught in an operation conducted from October 3-5 in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi areas.

During the operation, immigration authorities initially detained 229 foreign nationals, but only 196 were found to have committed immigration violations, while the remaining 33 showed no violations.

The South Jakarta Special Immigration Office recorded the highest number of detained foreign nationals with 65 people, followed by the Bekasi Immigration Office with 27 people, and the Soekarno-Hatta Special Immigration Office with 26 people.

This operation adds to the list of enforcement actions taken by Immigration throughout the year.

The operation demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening supervision of foreign nationals conducting activities in Indonesia.

“The supervision conducted by the Directorate General of Immigration ensures that only qualified foreign nationals can reside and conduct activities in Indonesia. We must ensure our society is not harmed by foreign nationals who do not comply with regulations or potentially threaten order and sovereignty,” the official stated.

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Jakarta

Jakarta is the bustling capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Historically known as Batavia during the Dutch colonial era, it served as the capital of the Dutch East Indies and has been a major trading and administrative hub for centuries. Today, it is a sprawling metropolis known for its significant economic and political influence in Southeast Asia.

Bogor

Bogor is a city in West Java, Indonesia, historically known as “Buitenzorg” during the Dutch colonial era, which served as the summer capital. It is most famous for the Bogor Botanical Gardens, a world-renowned center for botanical research established in 1817. The city is also home to the Bogor Presidential Palace, a historic colonial building that remains an official residence of the President of Indonesia.

Depok

Depok is a city in West Java, Indonesia, originally developed as a private estate in the 17th century by Cornelis Chastelein, a Dutch official of the VOC. It was historically a Christian settlement and is now a major university city and part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area.

Tangerang

Tangerang is a city in Indonesia’s Banten province, located on the western outskirts of Jakarta. Historically, it was a significant settlement for the Chinese community, particularly the “Cina Benteng” people, dating back to the 15th century. Today, it is a major industrial and manufacturing hub, forming a key part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area.

Bekasi

Bekasi is a city in West Java, Indonesia, located on the eastern border of the capital, Jakarta. Historically, it was part of the ancient Tarumanagara Kingdom, with evidence of its existence found in inscriptions dating back to the 5th century. Today, it is primarily known as a major industrial and residential hub, forming a key part of the Jakarta metropolitan area.

South Jakarta Special Immigration Office

The South Jakarta Special Immigration Office is a government facility responsible for managing immigration services in South Jakarta, Indonesia. It handles processes such as visa applications, residency permits, and passport services for both Indonesian citizens and foreign nationals. While its specific founding date is not widely documented, it operates under the national Directorate General of Immigration, which has roots in Indonesia’s colonial and post-independence administrative history.

Bekasi Immigration Office

The Bekasi Immigration Office is a government facility in West Java, Indonesia, responsible for providing immigration services to the local population. It was established to manage the increasing administrative needs of Bekasi, a major industrial and residential hub near Jakarta. Its history is tied to Indonesia’s broader national efforts to modernize and regulate the movement of people in and out of the country.

Soekarno-Hatta Special Immigration Office

The Soekarno-Hatta Special Immigration Office is a government facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, responsible for handling immigration services. It is named after Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, and its first vice president, Mohammad Hatta, the prominent leaders who declared the nation’s independence. The office plays a key role in managing the entry and exit of foreigners and citizens at the capital’s primary international gateway.