BADUNG, BALINEWS – The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office has deported an Indian national identified by the initials SP after discovering that he possessed two Indian passports bearing different identities. One of the travel documents was also suspected of having an altered biographical data page.
The case came to light during an immigration inspection before SP was scheduled to depart for Manila, the Philippines, in the early hours of Wednesday (October 14, 2026). Immigration officers noticed irregularities in the passport he presented and subsequently conducted a more thorough examination.
Further investigation revealed that SP possessed another Indian passport containing a different identity. A forensic examination conducted by immigration authorities also indicated that the biographical data page in one of the passports may have been replaced.
Following these findings, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office deported SP on Tuesday (October 27, 2026). He was sent back via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, before continuing his journey to Chennai, India.
Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Muhamad Novyandri, said the case highlighted the importance of thorough document inspections by immigration officers, including during the departure process.
"Our officers detected irregularities in the passport presented by the individual. A more detailed examination subsequently revealed another passport bearing a different identity," Novyandri said.
He emphasized that immigration supervision does not only apply to foreign nationals entering Indonesia but also to those leaving the country.
Novyandri stressed that the use of fraudulent travel documents constitutes a serious violation that will not be tolerated. The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office will therefore continue to strengthen its document inspection capabilities and coordination with relevant agencies at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
"Bali is one of Indonesia's main international gateways. We want to ensure that everyone crossing our borders uses valid travel documents. Strict supervision is not intended to make travel more difficult, but to maintain security and public order," he explained.
Novyandri added that the measure was in line with the directive of Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko, who has called on immigration officers to provide professional services while firmly carrying out their supervisory and law enforcement responsibilities.
"Through the spirit of Immigration for the People, we are committed to safeguarding national security without compromising the quality of public services," Novyandri concluded.
