Bali Immigration Detains 66 Unruly Foreign Nationals in One Week

A total of 66 foreign nationals from 27 countries have been detained by officers for suspected immigration violations in Bali over the past week. The enforcement action was carried out by the Dharma Dewata Patrol Task Force in the working areas of the Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, Singaraja, Klungkung, and Tabanan Immigration Offices.

Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration, Felucia Sengky Ratna, revealed that officers utilised an integrated digital data system to validate the documents of these foreign nationals. According to her, the Immigration team also visited business operators and accommodation managers to provide education regarding the obligation to report foreigners through the Foreigner Reporting Application (APOA).

“Digital-based supervision has proven effective in detecting potential violations more quickly and accurately, thereby limiting the space for foreigners who intend to break the rules,” Felucia stated on Tuesday (11/8/2026).

Felucia then detailed the various modes and forms of violations committed by the unruly foreign nationals. She specified that 24 foreigners were suspected of misusing residence permits, 20 foreigners had overstayed their residence permits, and 22 foreigners were suspected of disturbing public security and order.

“In every operation, I emphasise that all personnel work professionally and avoid abuse of authority, conducting supervision humanely but remaining firm and measured in accordance with the applicable legal corridor,” she added.

Felucia explained that the Dharma Dewata Patrol Task Force was formed in response to the increasing number of violations committed by foreigners in Bali. In addition to tightening supervision, the Task Force is also tasked with providing a quick response to various potential disturbances to public security and order.

Felucia urged the public to participate in the supervision of foreigners in Bali. She invited citizens to report any indication of violations committed by foreigners. “If you find a foreign national disturbing public order or there are indications of breaking the law, please report it to the nearest immigration office,” she concluded.