Denpasar Immigration Detention Centre Proposes 10-Year Ban for Italian Ex-Convict

The Denpasar Immigration Detention Centre (Rudenim) has proposed a ban on an Italian national with the initials JF, a former convict in an assault case who was deported from Bali after also violating immigration regulations. Head of Rudenim Denpasar, Teguh Mentalyadi, stated on Saturday that a ban on a foreigner can be imposed for up to 10 years, or even for life, if the individual is deemed to pose a serious threat to public security and order. “A ban on a foreigner can be valid for 10 years, or even for life,” he said. According to Teguh, the ban is imposed in accordance with Article 102 of Law Number 6 of 2011 on Immigration. The decision regarding the duration of the ban falls under the authority of the Directorate General of Immigration after considering all aspects of the case. He explained that JF, a 49-year-old man, was deported via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to Rome, Italy, under escort by Rudenim Denpasar officers until he boarded the aircraft. JF was previously convicted in an assault case against a resident in Pemecutan Kelod Village, Denpasar, which occurred on 8 April 2026. The incident began when JF claimed he was disturbed by the noise of his neighbour cooking, leading to an altercation. He then slapped the victim, who subsequently reported the incident to the Denpasar Police. The Denpasar District Court sentenced JF to three months in prison. During his sentence, he was held at Rudenim Denpasar under the supervision of the Denpasar Class I Correctional Centre. In addition to the criminal case, JF also violated immigration regulations by overstaying his permit for three years and one month. This violation was one of the considerations in the deportation process and the proposed ban against him.