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        "id": 1721077,
        "msgid": "batam-immigration-office-investigates-raid-on-hundreds-of-foreign-nationals-at-baloi-view-1778054964",
        "date": "2026-05-06 13:16:58",
        "title": "Batam Immigration Office Investigates Raid on Hundreds of Foreign Nationals at Baloi View",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Batam Immigration Office is probing the case of hundreds of foreign nationals detained in a raid at Baloi View Apartments, with official numbers still pending confirmation. Preliminary indications suggest involvement in online scamming activities, though investigations continue to verify this. The operation, stemming from prior cases and community intelligence, involves strong coordination with local police to ensure thorough examination and legal proceedings.",
        "content": "<p>Batam (ANTARA) - The Special Class I Immigration Office of TPI Batam,\nRiau Islands, is still investigating the case of hundreds of foreign\nnationals secured during a raid at Baloi View Apartments in Batam on\nWednesday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the Batam Immigration Office, Wahyu Eka Putra, stated that\nthe office has not yet released the official number of foreign nationals\n(FNAs) detained, although it is estimated to be in the hundreds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe figure is still being calculated. Hundreds, but there is no\nofficial number yet. The Immigration Office has not issued an official\nfigure for the detained FNAs,\u201d said Wahyu in Batam on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that all detained FNAs have been brought to the Batam\nImmigration Office for further examination.<\/p>\n<p>According to Wahyu, the uncovering of this case is the result of\ndevelopments from previous cases as well as reports from community\nintelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding allegations of illegal activities carried out by the FNAs,\nWahyu said that the office is still conducting in-depth investigations\nand cannot provide further details at this time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs for the activities they were engaged in, we are still\ninvestigating, so it cannot be answered yet,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Wahyu acknowledged indications pointing towards online\nscamming practices, although this is still under investigation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are indications of scamming, but to confirm it, further\ninvestigation is needed,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the handling of this case involves various stages and\ncross-agency coordination, including with the police.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCoordination with the police is very good and supportive. We are\ngrateful that the synergy with the police in Batam is running well,\u201d\nsaid Wahyu.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, all FNAs are still at the Batam Immigration Office\nundergoing intensive examinations.<\/p>\n<p>The Immigration Office assures that it will provide further updates\nafter the investigation process is completed.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/batam-immigration-office-investigates-raid-on-hundreds-of-foreign-nationals-at-baloi-view-1778054964",
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