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New Immigration Director-General Appointed Amid Extortion Probe

4/7/2026

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Hendarsam Marantoko was appointed the immigration director-general amid an internal investigation into alleged extortion at Batam Centre ferry terminal.
The Batam Centre head and four other officials were replaced.
An immigration officer identified as JS allegedly asked a Myanmar passport holder for $300 in illegal levies.
If sufficient evidence exists, the case may be referred to the police.
JS will be sent to a special development program on Nusakambangan Island.

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Story summary

Hendarsam Marantoko was appointed the immigration director-general amid an internal investigation into alleged extortion at Batam Centre ferry terminal.
The Batam Centre head and four other officials were replaced.
An immigration officer identified as JS allegedly asked a Myanmar passport holder for $300 in illegal levies.
If sufficient evidence exists, the case may be referred to the police.
JS will be sent to a special development program on Nusakambangan Island.