Class I Immigration Special TPI Medan thwarted the departure of nine non-procedural hajj candidates at Kualanamu International Airport, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra.
The nine prospective pilgrims had the initials RBN (37), YN (36), PA (34), LRS (26), LAA (46), IS (35), UH (38), EP (33), LI (24) residents from Cirebon Regency, Palopo City and Makassar City.
"Two of them claimed to be agents of travel who brought seven other people to perform the pilgrimage using work visas," said Head of the Class I Immigration Office Special for TPI Medan Uray Avian as reported by ANTARA, Friday, May 23.
Uray said this action clearly violates the provisions, because the implementation of the pilgrimage must use a visa that is in accordance with its designation.
Following up on these findings, the Kualanamu Airport immigration officer postponed the departure of all passengers suspected of leaving for the pilgrimage non-procedurally.
"We urge the public to be more aware of the offer of hajj departures through unofficial channels. By using the official route, we can ensure security, comfort, and legal protection for Indonesian citizens who will go for the pilgrimage," said Uray.
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The failure of the departure of the nine non-procedural Hajj candidates began with immigration officers suspecting the passengers because they gave inconsistent information during the interview process at the examination counter at Kualanamu Airport, Thursday (22/5).
Some admitted that they wanted to take a vacation to Malaysia, while others admitted that they would work. We immediately followed up this discrepancy with further investigations," he said.
From the results of further inspections, it was found that all passengers had the same flight ticket, but they did not know each other. This fact strengthens the suspicion that their departure was regulated by a third party.
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