Expats probed for visa abuses

Expats probed for visa abuses

JAKARTA: The immigration office has been investigating 18
Canadian and United States citizens for allegedly abusing their
immigration privileges.

The director of surveillance and litigation of immigration,
Zaiman Nurmatias, said the foreigners are suspected of working
for PT Ariawest International which has a contract with PT Telkom
Regional Division III in West Java.

"They are suspected of violating their visas and limited stay
permits which are not for West Java but for Jakarta. We are
conducting an intensive investigation," Zaiman said on Thursday.

He said the suspects could face up to five-years in jail or Rp
25 million fines if found guilty. (mds)