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6,236 foreigners without work permits deported
The directorate general of immigration at the Law and Human Rights Ministry has ordered that 6,236 foreigners without proper work permits be deported back to their respective countries, according to a report by kompas
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he directorate general of immigration at the Law and Human Rights Ministry has ordered that 6,236 foreigners without proper work permits be deported back to their respective countries, according to a report by kompas.com.
The ministry's director general of immigration Ronny F Sompie told a press conference on Friday that the foreigners entered Indonesia legally through several entry points using tourist visas, but later pursued activities in the country without the necessary permits from the government and from related institutions.
Ronny added that the Immigration Office will coordinate with related institutions such as Manpower and Transmigration Ministry, National Intelligence Agency and the National Police to continue to monitor potential crimes committed by foreigners.
He also expressed his appreciation to residents that had assisted with monitoring and reporting to local police and the Immigration Office the suspicious presence of foreigners in their areas. (kes)
Numbers of deportees by nationality:
1. Bangladesh: 1,072
2. Myanmar: 756
3. China: 604
4. Thailand: 180
5. Vietnam: 159
6. Malaysia: 125
7. Cambodia: 96
8. Others (including other Asian countries, the US, Australia and Europe): 3,244
