The Class I TPI Gorontalo Immigration Office deported five foreign nationals from China for carrying out activities in a gold mining area without a permit in Pohowato Regency, Gorontalo Province.
Head of the Gorontalo Immigration Office, Gelora Adil Ginting in Gorontalo, Wednesday, said that according to the travel documents he had, the five foreign nationals were AL, YY, XW, PH, and HZ.
"The immigration administrative action was given after field supervision efforts were previously carried out on May 12, 2025 as a follow-up to reports of alleged immigration violations received by the Gorontalo Immigration Office from the Foreigner Supervision Team (TIMPORA), the public and the media," he said.
He explained that, in accordance with their duties and functions, TIMPORA members provide advice and considerations to relevant government agencies and/or institutions regarding matters relating to the supervision of foreigners.
Furthermore, he said, the team followed up on the results of coordination between agencies and/or government institutions related to immigration supervision, as well as data and information collection, it was found that there were immigration violations that could be corrected quickly and easily.
"During the immigration inspection process, the five foreigners in question have provided information cooperatively and have not avoided the implementation of immigration supervision," said Gelora.
