TABANAN, BALINEWS — A 34-year-old Chinese national identified by the initials LQ was taken into custody after reportedly causing a disturbance in a residential area of Pandak Bandung Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency, Bali. Following immigration and medical examinations, LQ was transferred to the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center (Rudenim Denpasar) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
The case was handled through coordination between the Tabanan Police and the Tabanan Class III Non-TPI Immigration Office. The joint response followed an incident considered potentially disruptive to public safety and order.
The Tabanan Immigration Office conducted checks on LQ’s identity, travel documents, and immigration status. A medical examination was also carried out before the transfer to the detention facility.
Following the examinations, immigration officials transferred LQ to Rudenim Denpasar for immigration detention and further processing in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
In a press release dated October 20, 2026, the Tabanan Immigration Office reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the monitoring of foreign nationals residing in or conducting activities within its jurisdiction.
The office stated that coordination with the police and other relevant agencies remains essential to maintaining public safety and order, while ensuring that cases involving foreign nationals are handled professionally and in accordance with established legal procedures.
As of the issuance of the press release, authorities had not provided further details regarding the cause of the disturbance, the specific alleged violations, or the findings of the examination into LQ’s immigration status.
