Italian deported for misusing visa

CILEGON, West Java: Immigration authorities have deported an Italian national for misusing his tourist visa to open a restaurant with a local businessman.

Klemenz Livio, 49, opened an Italian restaurant, Musang Itali on Jl. Raya Ciwanda-Anyer, and was deported through Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport on Thursday.

Livio, who last visited Indonesia on April 16, with his tourist visa effective until June 16, used to work with PT Krakatau Guna Mandiri until last January, Antara reported.

With his tourist visa, Livio managed to obtain a residence permit and a temporary employment permit from the local manpower ministry office.

He owned 80 percent of the restaurant and his local partner Bambang Sutomo, a former employee of the local ministry office, owned the remaining 20 percent.

The restaurant's permit has been canceled. It was unclear if the police would investigate the issuance of the business permit. (pan)