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        "id": 1724213,
        "msgid": "indonesia-questions-24-chinese-nationals-over-illegal-gold-mining-1778156617",
        "date": "2026-05-07 17:06:24",
        "title": "Indonesia questions 24 Chinese nationals over illegal gold mining",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Mining",
        "summary": "Indonesian immigration authorities in Maluku have detained 24 Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in illegal gold mining, transferring them to Ambon for verification of their visas and residence permits. The group, sponsored by local firm PT Harmoni Alam Manise, was discovered during a joint operation at a mining site and nearby office, with their passports seized for further investigation. Officials warn of potential administrative penalties like fines and deportation for visa overstays, or criminal charges for serious violations, underscoring efforts to intensify surveillance on foreigners in high-risk areas to combat illegal activities.",
        "content": "<p>Head of Law Enforcement and Immigration Patrol at the Maluku\nImmigration Office, Jose Rizal, said Wednesday the group was transferred\nto Ambon for intensive checks on their visas and residence permits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to ensure whether their documents are being used in\naccordance with their intended purpose,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The joint operation discovered 22 individuals at the mining site and\ntwo others at a nearby office.<\/p>\n<p>All were reportedly under the sponsorship of local company PT Harmoni\nAlam Manise.<\/p>\n<p>Ambon Immigration Chief Eben Rifqi Taufan confirmed that the\nforeigners\u2019 passports have been seized for further investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Officials plan to interview the group to verify the legality of their\nstay and activities in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities noted that violations could range from administrative\noffenses, such as overstaying visas \u2014 which carry fines and possible\ndeportation if exceeding 60 days \u2014 to criminal charges for more serious\ninfractions.<\/p>\n<p>Immigration officials emphasized that surveillance of foreign\nnationals will be tightened, particularly in areas prone to illegal\nactivity.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Papua Police arrest 4 Chinese nationals for illegal\nmining in Senggi<\/p>\n<p>Related news: 6 Chinese nationals arrested in Papua for illegal gold\nmining<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-questions-24-chinese-nationals-over-illegal-gold-mining-1778156617",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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