BALI — Immigration authorities in Tabanan have transferred a Ugandan woman to the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center after she was found near a resident’s home in Banjar Lengudu, Pangkung Tibah Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency.
The foreign national, identified by the initials KJ, was initially secured following a report from local residents concerning a suspected incident involving her entering a resident’s home.
The incident was reported to the Tabanan Police through the 110 Call Center on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 11:49 p.m. WITA.
Following the report, Tabanan Police officers led by the Pamapta and supported by personnel from various functions went to the location to verify the information.
At the scene, officers found KJ, a female foreign national, in the vicinity of a resident’s house. She was subsequently secured by the local Pecalang before being taken to the Tabanan Police Headquarters for further examination.
Because KJ is a foreign national, Tabanan Police coordinated with the Class III Non-TPI Tabanan Immigration Officeto conduct immigration-related checks and further investigation.
The Head of the Immigration Intelligence, Information Technology and Enforcement Subsection, together with immigration intelligence and enforcement officers, went to the Tabanan Police Headquarters to examine KJ and verify her immigration status.
During the examination, KJ was unable to produce travel documents or provide verifiable information regarding her place of residence.
Initial assessment indicated that the woman appeared disoriented. Information obtained by authorities suggested that her condition was related to psychological pressure stemming from personal relationship problems.
Meanwhile, Tabanan Police submitted a recommendation for her deportation to the Tabanan Immigration Office following the public report concerning alleged conduct that disrupted public security and order.
Transferred to Denpasar Immigration Detention Center
Following coordination and the immigration examination, the Class III Non-TPI Tabanan Immigration Office transferred KJ to the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center for detention and further processing in accordance with Indonesian immigration regulations.
At approximately 11:00 a.m. WITA on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Tabanan Immigration officers arrived at the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center and formally handed KJ over for the detention and administrative process.
The Tabanan Immigration Office emphasized its commitment to strengthening supervision of foreign nationals and their activities within Tabanan Regency.
The case also highlights coordination between Immigration authorities, the Police, Pecalang and other relevant agencies in maintaining security, public order and regional stability while ensuring that the handling of foreign nationals is conducted professionally and in accordance with applicable laws.
