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        "id": 1697361,
        "msgid": "immigration-authorities-arrest-us-fugitive-wanted-for-murder-case-in-bali-1776988346",
        "date": "2026-04-24 06:23:27",
        "title": "Immigration Authorities Arrest US Fugitive Wanted for Murder Case in Bali",
        "author": "Robertus Belarminus",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Indonesian immigration officials have apprehended a US citizen, AJP, who was a fugitive wanted for murder in South Carolina, upon his arrival at Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. The arrest was facilitated by the integration of the airport's autogate system with Interpol's 24\/7 network, demonstrating effective international cooperation in law enforcement. AJP was handed over to the US Embassy and deported under US Marshal escort, underscoring Indonesia's commitment to border security and collaboration with global partners to ensure public safety.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Directorate General of Immigration has\napprehended a US citizen with the initials AJP, who is a fugitive in a\nmurder case in his home country.<\/p>\n<p>AJP was handed over to the US Embassy and underwent deportation on\nThursday (23\/4\/2026), under the escort of US Marshals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAJP was secured by immigration officers while passing through the\nautogate at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali, upon arrival from Taipei,\nTaiwan. The Immigration autogate has been integrated with the Interpol\n24\/7 system, so Interpol-wanted subjects fleeing to Indonesia will be\nimmediately detected during immigration checks,\u201d said Director General\nof Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko in a written statement on Friday\n(24\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis handling demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that only\nforeigners who provide benefits and do not endanger public security and\norder may remain in Indonesian territory. We are also continuing to\nstrengthen synergy with domestic law enforcement agencies and\ninternational partners, as immigration handling today requires solid\ncross-border collaboration,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Director of Immigration Supervision and Enforcement, Yuldi Yusman,\nsaid that the handling of this case had been carried out since the\nindividual\u2019s initial arrival in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn 17 January 2026, AJP, who is a fugitive in a murder case in South\nCarolina, United States, arrived in Indonesia via I Gusti Ngurah Rai\nInternational Airport. On 19 January 2026, AJP was handed over to the\nDirectorate General of Immigration for strict monitoring and placed in a\ndetention room for further examination,\u201d said Yuldi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Directorate General of Immigration will continue to enhance\nimmigration supervision and enforcement in a professional and\naccountable manner, as well as strengthen international cooperation to\nsafeguard the sovereignty and security of the state,\u201d he added.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/immigration-authorities-arrest-us-fugitive-wanted-for-murder-case-in-bali-1776988346",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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