November 19, 2025 | 01:48 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has detained a high-profile fugitive from China and deported 27 foreign nationals suspected of operating a cybercrime syndicate. Acting Director General of Immigration Yuldi Yusman declared that there is no safe haven in Indonesia for international criminals.
Yuldi stated that these operations demonstrate Indonesia's close cooperation with foreign governments. "Indonesia is not a destination for international fugitives. We will continue to collaborate with national and international law enforcement agencies to ensure this," Yuldi said in a statement on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Embezzlement Suspect Owning Rp2.2 Trillion Arrested in Batam
The Ministry has apprehended a 58-year-old Chinese fugitive, identified as WZ, in the Nagoya area of Batam. Director of Immigration Intelligence Agus Waluyo confirmed that the arrest followed a diplomatic red notice from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China. "We secured WZ without resistance," Agus said during a press conference in South Jakarta on Tuesday.
WZ, a former CEO of Jilin City Tiaksin Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., is wanted by the Chinese government for defaulting on corporate loans totaling approximately 980 million yuan, or Rp2.2 trillion. Immigration records show WZ had been evading authorities across Asia since August 2025 before entering Indonesia on October 7 via a Visa on Arrival.
Following intelligence received on November 13, the Batam Immigration Office monitored WZ’s movements and arrested him later that day. Authorities noted they have not yet received specific details regarding his fraud methods from Chinese officials. "We have coordinated with the representative of WZ's home country to process him in accordance with applicable laws," Agus added.
27 Cybercrime Suspects Deported
In a separate operation, 27 Chinese nationals involved in a cybercrime syndicate were transferred from the Bekasi Police to the Bekasi Class I Immigration Office. The group had been operating a scam center from a luxury rental home in Lampung.
Head of the Bekasi Immigration Office, Anggi Wicaksono, explained that the syndicate targeted victims in China by impersonating law enforcement. "They called Chinese nationals pretending to be Chinese police," Anggi said.
The perpetrators used a sophisticated setup, including uniforms and backdrops resembling a Chinese police station, to intimidate victims into transferring money. They will face Immigration Administrative Measures (TAK), specifically deportation, in coordination with the Chinese Embassy.
Indonesia's Firm Stance
Yuldi emphasized that these actions reaffirm Indonesia’s commitment to border security. He concluded that "This law enforcement demonstrates a strong synergy between Indonesian Immigration and friendly nations" to ensure Indonesia is not used as a transit point or hideout.
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