{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1674596,
        "msgid": "working-in-batam-on-visitor-visas-six-foreigners-detained-1776081058",
        "date": "2026-04-13 18:26:32",
        "title": "Working in Batam on visitor visas, six foreigners detained",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Batam Special Class I Immigration Office detained six foreigners\u2014five Chinese nationals and one Malaysian\u2014on Monday (13\/4) during Operation Wira Waspada 2026 for allegedly violating residency and work permit regulations by using visitor visas for employment. Authorities are investigating potential misuse of visas, including visa on arrival, with those found guilty facing penalties up to deportation under applicable laws. This operation underscores Indonesia's efforts to enforce immigration rules and protect the local job market in the strategic free trade zone of Batam.",
        "content": "<p>The Batam Special Class I Immigration Office for TPI on Monday (13\/4)\nannounced the results of Operation Wira Waspada 2026, securing six\nforeign nationals consisting of five Chinese citizens and one Malaysian\ncitizen, who are suspected of violating residency and work permit\nprovisions in Batam. Immigration is still investigating allegations of\nvisa misuse, including the use of visa on arrival for work, and if\nproven, the foreign nationals face sanctions up to deportation in\naccordance with applicable regulations.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/working-in-batam-on-visitor-visas-six-foreigners-detained-1776081058",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}