Indian human trafficking victims deported from Indonesia

The South Jakarta Class I Special Non-TPI Immigration Office has deported five Indian foreign nationals who were victims of human trafficking, as part of efforts to monitor the presence and activities of foreigners.

“Every foreign national residing and carrying out activities in Indonesian territory is obliged to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Foreign nationals proven to have committed immigration violations will be subject to action in accordance with the prevailing legal provisions,” said Prihatno Juniardi, Head of the Intelligence and Enforcement Division at the South Jakarta Class I Special Non-TPI Immigration Office, in Jakarta on Friday.

He said the five foreign nationals, identified by the initials RF, BS, SM, AG, and AS, had previously been in Indonesia using visit stay permits.

During examination, officers suspected that the five foreign nationals had misused their stay permits by using Indonesia as a transit country before continuing their journey to Ukraine to obtain visas for that destination country.

When questioned by officers, the five initially claimed to be in Indonesia for tourism and said they planned to visit several regions.

“The enforcement action was carried out as part of monitoring the presence and activities of foreign nationals in Indonesia, particularly in the South Jakarta area,” Prihatno stressed.

He added that the measure was also an effort to maintain public order and national security, as well as to enforce immigration law.

The five foreign nationals were subsequently deported via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to India on 24 August 2026, after the South Jakarta Immigration Office coordinated with relevant parties.

The South Jakarta Immigration Office stated that the entire law enforcement process was carried out professionally, humanely, and in accordance with the provisions of the prevailing laws and regulations.

Going forward, Prihatno continued, monitoring of foreign nationals’ activities will be further enhanced, including to prevent the misuse of stay permits and to maintain public security and order.

The measure is considered in line with the spirit of “Immigration for the People”, which prioritises public service while simultaneously enforcing immigration law.