All immigration officers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport have been temporarily removed from duty!
The incident originated on January 21, 2025, when the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Indonesia sent a letter to relevant Indonesian authorities, stating that multiple Chinese citizens had been extorted by immigration officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The letter included a list of suspected extortion cases from February 2024 to January 2025, detailing at least 44 suspected extortion cases involving over 60 Chinese citizens who were collectively demanded IDR 32,750,000, along with specific cases and bank transfer evidence.
After receiving the letter, the Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs quickly launched an investigation. On February 1, 2025, Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs Agus Andrianto confirmed that all immigration officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport Immigration Office had been temporarily removed from duty and are currently under investigation. Among the reassigned officers is the head of Intelligence and Immigration Enforcement at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Special Class I Immigration Office, Alpha Yuda Indriawan, who has been suspended and is under investigation at the Jakarta Regional Office.
Previously, similar incidents had also sparked public attention. A Chinese citizen posted a video claiming to have passed through immigration smoothly by inserting IDR 500,000 in their passport, which triggered widespread concern and discussion in Indonesian society. Indonesian authorities conducted an investigation by reviewing surveillance footage and confirmed that the video content was inconsistent with the facts. The involved Chinese citizen also issued an apology statement, stating that the IDR 500,000 in the video was a visa fee.
This large-scale investigation and removal of officers demonstrates the Indonesian government's determination to address such issues. This incident also reminds Chinese citizens to abide by local laws and regulations when abroad. If faced with unreasonable demands, they should promptly collect evidence and report through legal channels. At the same time, it is hoped that relevant Indonesian authorities can further strengthen management to ensure normal exchanges and friendly interactions between the citizens of both countries, and to prevent similar incidents from recurring. We will continue to follow the progress of this event.
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Chinese Embassy Sends Letter; Airport Immigration Officers Removed from Duty and Investigated for Alleged Extortion
All immigration officers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport have been temporarily removed from duty!
The incident originated on January 21, 2025, when the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Indonesia sent a letter to relevant Indonesian authorities, stating that multiple Chinese citizens had been extorted by immigration officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The letter included a list of suspected extortion cases from February 2024 to January 2025, detailing at least 44 suspected extortion cases involving over 60 Chinese citizens who were collectively demanded IDR 32,750,000, along with specific cases and bank transfer evidence.
After receiving the letter, the Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs quickly launched an investigation. On February 1, 2025, Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs Agus Andrianto confirmed that all immigration officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport Immigration Office had been temporarily removed from duty and are currently under investigation. Among the reassigned officers is the head of Intelligence and Immigration Enforcement at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Special Class I Immigration Office, Alpha Yuda Indriawan, who has been suspended and is under investigation at the Jakarta Regional Office.
Previously, similar incidents had also sparked public attention. A Chinese citizen posted a video claiming to have passed through immigration smoothly by inserting IDR 500,000 in their passport, which triggered widespread concern and discussion in Indonesian society. Indonesian authorities conducted an investigation by reviewing surveillance footage and confirmed that the video content was inconsistent with the facts. The involved Chinese citizen also issued an apology statement, stating that the IDR 500,000 in the video was a visa fee.
This large-scale investigation and removal of officers demonstrates the Indonesian government's determination to address such issues. This incident also reminds Chinese citizens to abide by local laws and regulations when abroad. If faced with unreasonable demands, they should promptly collect evidence and report through legal channels. At the same time, it is hoped that relevant Indonesian authorities can further strengthen management to ensure normal exchanges and friendly interactions between the citizens of both countries, and to prevent similar incidents from recurring. We will continue to follow the progress of this event.