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Indonesian Immigration Officer Fired Over Tourist Extortion Claims

3/31/2026

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An Indonesian immigration officer at Batam seaport was fired amid extortion allegations targeting foreign tourists.
Reports indicate some Batam officers charged up to S$250 (US$194) for entry checks that should be free for Southeast Asians.
The issue is described as widespread in Indonesia, with firings at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport after a letter from the Chinese embassy.

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An Indonesian immigration officer at Batam seaport was fired amid extortion allegations targeting foreign tourists.
Reports indicate some Batam officers charged up to S$250 (US$194) for entry checks that should be free for Southeast Asians.
The issue is described as widespread in Indonesia, with firings at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport after a letter from the Chinese embassy.