Immigration Authorities Secure 16 Foreign Nationals Suspected of Online Scams

Directorate General of Immigration authorities have secured 16 foreign nationals (WNA) along with evidence including 50 computers, 150 mobile phones, and networking devices related to online scams targeting other foreign victims, particularly from the United States (US) and Mexico. The arrests were announced during a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday (30/4/2026), led by Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko, accompanied by key officials including Director of Immigration Supervision and Enforcement Yuldi Yusman, Public Communication Coordinator Achmad Nur Saleh, West Java Immigration Head Jaya Saputra, and Sukabumi Class 1 Non-TPI Immigration Office Head Henki Irawan.