BADUNG, BALI — A 47-year-old British national, identified by his initials M.M.N.D., has been deported from Bali after being detained during an immigration patrol in the Tibubeneng area, North Kuta, Badung.
M.M.N.D. was taken into custody after intentionally revving his motorcycle engine near officers during an immigration operation on Thursday evening, August 27, 2026. Ironically, the incident occurred while the patrol was led directly by the Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko.
A follow-up investigation conducted by the Ngurah Rai Special Class I Immigration Office revealed a much larger issue: M.M.N.D.'s stay permit had expired on October 27, 2025. By the time of his examination on August 28, 2026, he had overstayed his visa by 305 days.
During questioning, M.M.N.D. claimed he had used a visa agency to extend his stay, but the process was never completed before his permit expired.
Following these findings, M.M.N.D. was charged under Article 75 Paragraph (1) of Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration for disturbing public order, as well as Article 78 Paragraph (3) for overstaying his visa by more than 60 days. These violations resulted in an Administrative Immigration Action consisting of deportation and an entry ban.
Head of the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center (Rudenim), Teguh Mentalyadi, confirmed that the case was handled in full accordance with legal procedures.
"Every foreign national residing in Indonesia must comply with all applicable immigration laws. We ensured every step—from detention to the repatriation process—was executed according to standard operating procedures, while maintaining a humane approach," Teguh stated.
After spending 12 days at the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center to complete administrative requirements, M.M.N.D. was deported via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Friday, September 11, 2026, bound for London Heathrow Airport.
Teguh emphasized that this action reflects the government's firm commitment to enforcing immigration laws and serves as a strict reminder for foreign visitors to respect Indonesian regulations.
Under Article 102 of the Immigration Law, entry bans can range from 5 to 10 years, and can even be extended to a lifetime ban for individuals deemed a serious threat to public order and security. The final duration of M.M.N.D.'s entry ban will be determined by the Directorate General of Immigration.
