Directorate General of Immigration Raids Kalibata City Apartment
Directorate General of Immigration officers detained 45 foreign nationals during an overnight enforcement operation at the Kalibata City apartment complex in South Jakarta, according to sources. The sweep, which spanned Wednesday night to Thursday morning, was led directly by Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko following mounting complaints from local residents regarding disruptive behavior and harassment.
Resident Complaints Drive Enforcement Action
Immigration authorities launched the raid in direct response to neighborhood grievances concerning the conduct of foreign nationals living in the residential towers. During a preliminary inspection, a resident approached immigration officials to report being followed and subjected to cat-calling near the property. Marantoko stated that the operation serves as a routine monitoring measure while acting on community reports regarding foreign activities that cross into disturbance and harassment.
Eighty-Eight UNHCR Document Holders Identified
During the apartment sweep, immigration personnel processed hundreds of foreign residents and cataloged individuals holding specific protection credentials. According to sources, officers identified 88 foreign nationals possessing United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) documents or official loss-of-document statements. This particular group consists of 55 nationals from Somalia, 16 from Afghanistan, 10 from Iraq, five from Sudan, alongside individual residents from Pakistan, Yemen, and Turkey.
Query: Which nationalities formed the largest group of UNHCR document holders during the raid?
Answer: Somali nationals formed the largest group among the 88 UNHCR document holders, totaling 55 individuals, followed by 16 Afghans and 10 Iraqis, according to immigration records reported by sources.
Forty-Five Foreign Nationals Taken for Further Examination
Authorities separated 45 individuals from the general population at the complex and transferred them to the Directorate General of Immigration headquarters for comprehensive screening. According to sources, the transferred group includes 41 holders of Limited Stay Permits for Foreign Investment (ITAS PMA), one holder of a Visit Stay Permit (ITK C22), two individuals suspected of overstaying their visas from Yemen and Palestine, and one person lacking clear identification bearing the initials AY. The verified roster of these 45 individuals comprises 25 citizens of Somalia, nine from Pakistan, three from Kenya, two from Senegal, and single representatives from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Liberia, Yemen, and Palestine, as detailed by sources.
Query: What types of immigration permits did the 45 detained foreign nationals hold?
Answer: The 45 individuals included 41 holders of Limited Stay Permits for Foreign Investment (ITAS PMA), one Visit Stay Permit holder, two suspected overstayers from Yemen and Palestine, and one unidentified person, as reported by sources.
Investigators Review ITAS PMA Permits for Visa Violations
Immigration investigators are currently reviewing the validity of the permits, travel documents, and actual field activities of the ITAS PMA holders. Marantoko emphasized that officials will initiate legal proceedings under prevailing laws if investigations confirm any visa violations or document misuse. The directorate stated that the operation reflects an effort to maintain public order and ensure foreign compliance with national laws.
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