Chinese investor expelled for irregularities in palm fruit trading
The Immigration Department in Kotabumi, Lampung province, recently deported a Chinese investor, theThe investor works for a local company.was found to have engaged in irregularities in private trading activities in palm fruits during the period of the company's suspension of operations.What he holds isResidence permit for companies in the investment category (for business visits and investment activities only)However, the investigation found that he was inEngaged in buying and selling palm fruits during the company's shutdown in July-August 2025The
This case isThird foreign investor violation in Lampung province in 2025The Immigration Department willStrengthening dynamic monitoring of the operational status of foreign-funded enterprisesIt also reminds foreigners holding non-work residence permits of the prohibition on engaging in direct profit-making activities.
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