Soetta Immigration Uncovers Love Scam Involving Three Chinese Nationals
Tangerang (ANTARA) - The Soekran-Hatta Class I Special Immigration Office (TPI Soetta) in Tangerang, Banten, has uncovered an alleged ‘love scam’ or transnational arranged marriage practice involving three Chinese nationals.
The Head of the Soekarno-Hatta Class I Special Immigration Office, Galih P. Kartika Perdhana, stated in Tangerang on Saturday that the investigation identified three Chinese nationals, with initials CS, FG, and CX, as members of the love scam syndicate.
“This enforcement is a tangible form of Immigration’s commitment to serving the people, maintaining national sovereignty, and protecting Indonesian citizens,” he said.
Galih explained that the handling of the case began with suspicion from immigration officers following a new passport application from an Indonesian citizen, identified by the initials FNR, on 4 June 2026. During the interview process, FNR claimed to be travelling to Malaysia; however, further investigation revealed that the individual was intended to be sent to China to be married to a local man through an Indonesian intermediary, identified as AN.
“These findings were subsequently developed by the Immigration Intelligence and Enforcement Team (Inteldakim), which successfully identified CS, also known as ‘Uncle’, as the network coordinator,” he explained.
Galih stated that following these leads, authorities apprehended CS at the International Departure Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport on 12 June 2026, just before he was due to leave Indonesia. Further surveillance continued on 17 June 2026, during an operation at an apartment in the Tangerang area.
At the location, officers detained two Chinese nationals, FG and CX, along with three Indonesian women, SA, PY, and PO, who were suspected victims. Based on examinations, SA and PO had attempted to be sent to China but failed due to discrepancies in their visas.
“The results of the investigation show that the victims were promised a better economic life through marriage to men from China,” he said.
He noted that the prospective husbands involved in this network paid approximately 60,000 RMB (around Rp150 million) to the perpetrator, CS. Meanwhile, approximately 20,000 RMB (around Rp50 million) was given to the victims’ families as a dowry. The remainder was used for processing travel documents, Chinese visas, single status certificates, accommodation, and departure costs.
Following the dismantling of the case, Soetta Immigration has deported the three Chinese men involved in the love scam network. The deportation took place on Friday, 26 June 2026, via a flight on the Jakarta (CGK)–Guangzhou (CAN) route.
“In addition to being subject to Immigration Administrative Sanctions in the form of deportation, CS, FG, and CX have also been proposed for inclusion in the Blacklist (Daftar Penangkalan) in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations,” he added.
In this matter, the Soekarno-Hatta Immigration Office will continue to investigate the possible involvement of other parties to fully uncover the transnational ‘arranged marriage’ network.
“We will continue our deep investigation to uncover the involvement of other parties,” he said.