The Directorate General Of Immigration Examined 2 Chinese Foreigners Suspected Of Planning Demonstration Actions To Reject The G20 Summit

Acting Director General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Widodo Ekatjahjana. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The Directorate General (Ditjen) of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) of the Republic of Indonesia has arrested two foreign nationals (WNA) from China for allegedly planning a demonstration against the G20 Summit.

"It's true, I have received a report from the Director of Intelligence and the Director of Wasdakim that there were two Chinese nationals planning a demonstration during the G20 implementation," said Acting Director General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Widodo Ekatjahjana in a written statement, quoted from Antara, Saturday 12 November.

The two foreigners from China with the initials HCC and YX were secured in Jakarta by Immigration officers on Friday night, November 11, 2022. Officers found some evidence showing efforts to provoke the masses to hold a demonstration against the G20 Summit in Bali.

"I have ordered that anticipatory steps be taken for security and an examination be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the legislation, as well as coordinating with the Chinese Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs," said Widodo.

Security measures by officers were taken because the two foreigners from China had limited visa holders in order to work, so they were prohibited from carrying out political activities in Indonesia.

Both were deemed to have violated immigration rules for carrying out activities that were not in accordance with the pocketed residence permit.

"They carry out activities that are not appropriate or violate their residence permits and carry out provocations to invite demonstrations at the G20 event," he said.

On the previous occasion, Widodo stated that he would take firm action against foreigners who could potentially disrupt the G20 Summit in Bali. Immigration will deport foreigners who are feared to interfere with the implementation of G20 peak activities.