August 11, 2026 | 07:56 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Bali Immigration office has inspected 66 foreign nationals from 27 countries who were caught in a week-long surveillance operation for alleged immigration breaches and public disturbances.
Felucia Sengky Ratna, Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Immigration DG, said in Denpasar on Tuesday that these foreign nationals were identified during "Dharma Dewata" patrols in several areas of Bali.
Of the 66 foreign nationals inspected, 24 were suspected of misusing their stay permits and 20 of overstaying their visas, while 22 others were caught for disturbances to security and public order.
"Digital-based surveillance has proven effective in detecting potential violations more quickly and accurately," she said.
The operation was conducted within the jurisdictions of immigration offices covering areas such as Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, Singaraja, Tabanan, and Klungkung.
According to Sengky, officers utilized an integrated digital data system to validate documents and detect suspected violations by foreign nationals.
Officers also visited business owners and accommodation managers to disseminate information on the mandatory report of foreigners' presence through the Foreigner Reporting Application (APOA).
Sengky said the apprehended foreign nationals are still undergoing investigation to determine further action based on the specific nature of their violations.
For immigration breaches, authorities may impose administrative action, including deportation.
"For every operation, I emphasize that all personnel must work professionally, avoid abuse of authority, and conduct surveillance in a humane yet firm and measured manner, strictly adhering to legal frameworks," he said.
Sengky also urged the public to report any indication of violations committed by foreign nationals through the official channels of their respective immigration offices, including, for example, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Instagram account @imngurahrai with WhatsApp number 081236956667.
Other channels are reachable through Denpasar Immigration at @imigrasidenpasar and WhatsApp number 081246183838, as well as Singaraja Immigration via @singaraja_imigrasi and WhatsApp number 0811389809.
The Ngurah Rai Immigration office covers the districts of Kuta, North Kuta, and South Kuta. Denpasar Immigration covers parts of Badung Regency, as well as Gianyar and Bangli.
Meanwhile, Singaraja Immigration oversees the regencies of Buleleng, Jembrana, and Karangasem. There are also new offices in Tabanan and Klungkung.
Read: Why Indonesia Blocks Nearly 9,000 Departures Abroad This Year
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