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View all search resultsFive Batam immigration officials reassigned after extortion cases
The replacements are part of the fallout of the alleged extortion of foreign tourists at Batam Center International Ferry Terminal, which has gone viral in the past few months.
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Immigration Directorate General Riau Islands Regional Office Head Ujo Sujoto (center) speaks while flanked by Batam Immigration Office Hajar Aswad (right) and an official from Internal Compliance Directorate Washington Napitupulu (left) on March 29, 2026, during a press conference at Batu Ampar Immigration checkpoint in Batam, Riau Islands. Ujo admitted there had been illegal levies and extortion practices at the Batam Center ferry terminal and promised severe punishment for those involved. (JP/Fadli)
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ewly appointed Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko has replaced Batam Immigration Office head and four other officials for a three-month internal investigation at the Internal Compliance Directorate.
The replacements are part of the fallout of the alleged extortion of foreign tourists at Batam Center International Ferry Terminal, which has gone viral in the past few months.
Hendarsam, a seasoned lawyer, was installed by Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto on Wednesday to replace acting director general Yuldi Yusman.
He will focus on increasing public service, immigration law enforcement and supporting the investment climate.
The head of the Riau Islands regional office of the Immigration Directorate General, Ujo Sujoto, confirmed the measures on Thursday evening.
“Yes, [they were] withdrawn to the headquarters for investigation of the last case,” he said.
In addition to Batam Immigration Office head Hajar Aswad, the other withdrawn officials are immigration checkpoint department head Richardo, inspection section head Yogi Prayogi, immigration data manager M Dewa Gian Sambada and immigration analyst Javier Saviola.
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