Raid on Foreign Nationals at Kalibata City, Immigration Inspects 45 People

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, led a surveillance operation targeting foreign nationals at Kalibata City Apartment Complex in South Jakarta from Wednesday night to Thursday early morning, October 21–22, 2026.

During the raid, officers documented hundreds of foreign nationals and detained 45 individuals for further examination at the Directorate General of Immigration.

"This operation is part of a routine monitoring effort and a response to community complaints about foreign nationals whose activities have become disruptive and concerning. We want to ensure that the presence and activities of foreign nationals in Indonesia comply with the permits they possess and applicable legal regulations," Hendarsam stated in a press release on Thursday (October 22, 2026).

Hendarsam noted that the Immigration team arrived at the location around 7:00 PM WIB.

On the ground, officers verified identity documents, residency status, and assessed the activities of foreign nationals residing there.

From initial data collection on residents with refugee status, officers noted that 88 foreigners held UNHCR protection documents or lost documents.

“This group is predominantly made up of 55 Somalis, followed by 16 Afghans, 10 Iraqis, 5 Sudanese, and several individuals from Pakistan, Yemen, and Turkey,” he added.

Hendarsam indicated that in addition to the refugee group, 45 foreign nationals were separated for further examination at the Directorate General of Immigration.

He stated that this group consisted of 41 individuals holding Limited Stay Permits for Capital Investment (ITAS PMA), 1 individual with a Visit Stay Permit (ITK C22), 2 individuals suspected of overstaying (from Yemen and Palestine), and 1 individual with unclear identification initials AY.

The breakdown shows that the 45 foreign nationals undergoing further examination included 25 from Somalia, 9 from Pakistan, 3 from Kenya, 2 from Senegal, and one each from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Liberia, Yemen, and Palestine.

He added that officers are currently investigating the authenticity of documents, residency status, and the compatibility of activities of these ITAS PMA holders on-site.

"Further examinations are ongoing. If any violations of residence permits or document misuse are found, we will proceed in accordance with applicable regulations. This is part of our commitment to the concerns of the community, in line with our Immigration Spirit for the People," he emphasized.