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        "msgid": "bali-immigration-arrests-62-foreigners-on-suspicion-of-violations-1777982005",
        "date": "2026-05-05 17:54:03",
        "title": "Bali immigration arrests 62 foreigners on suspicion of violations",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Bali's immigration authorities have arrested 62 foreign nationals during the Dharma Dewata operation from April 15 to May 4, 2026, targeting hotspots in Denpasar, Badung, and Singaraja for suspected overstays, false visa data, illegal work, and fake investment schemes under Article 75 of the Immigration Law. Those found committing crimes will be referred to police, while others face deportation, with the operation aimed at safeguarding public security, upholding tourism dignity, and fostering a conducive investment environment. Officials emphasise intensified monitoring to ensure foreigners comply with procedures and respect local customs.",
        "content": "<p>Felucia Sengky Ratna, head of the Directorate General of\nImmigration\u2019s Bali regional office, stated that the foreigners will be\nreferred to the police if a follow up probe finds them committing\ncrimes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMeanwhile, if we found no criminal activities during our probe, we\nwill deport them,\u201d Ratna stated during a press conference on\nTuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The official explained the outcomes of the Dharma Dewata operation\nwhich took place from April 15 to May 4 2026.<\/p>\n<p>She said the 62 foreign nationals were arrested under Article 75\nParagraph 1 of the Immigration Law, which authorizes action against\nforeigners who engage in activities that endanger public security and\norder or violate prevailing laws.<\/p>\n<p>The operation was conducted at several foreigner hotspots in Denpasar\nand Badung as well as Singaraja to target individuals suspected of\noverstaying.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also investigated reports of individuals providing false\ndata in visa applications or engaging in illegal work and fake\ninvestment schemes.<\/p>\n<p>Officers involved in the operation also reprimanded several\nforeigners found to have committed minor immigration violations.<\/p>\n<p>The arrested foreigners are currently under questioning by officers\nat their respective immigration offices in Bali.<\/p>\n<p>Ratna did not disclose the nationalities of the arrested foreigners\nto avoid diplomatic sensitivities during the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n<p>She considered the operation a success since it was conducted\nindependently by the directorate general office in Bali.<\/p>\n<p>The operation is important to ensure public security and a conducive\ninvestment environment while maintaining dignified tourism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe operation reflects our commitment to ensuring that only\nforeigners who benefit the region and respect local customs can enter\nBali,\u201d Ratna remarked.<\/p>\n<p>She also expressed a commitment to intensifying the monitoring of\nforeigners visiting or working in the region to ensure compliance with\nprocedures.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Bali immigration probes 26 foreigners nabbed in online\nscam case<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Bali Immigration investigates 3 foreigners over online\nprostitution<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Dewa Ketut SW, Nabil Ihsan<\/p>",
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