Manado immigration finds no violations by three Chinese nationals

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Manado, N Sulawesi (ANTARA) – Manado immigration officials said three Chinese nationals suspected of gold smuggling had committed no immigration violations, adding that all three had left Indonesia on October 9, 2026.

Acting Head of the Manado Class I Immigration Checkpoint Office Novly Momongan made the statement in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi Province, on Tuesday, accompanied by Information and Communications Section Head Riendy Lehardi and Immigration Information Subsection Head Arihta L. Sukatendel.

The immigration checks covered the three individuals’ identities, passport numbers, nationalities, visa types, and travel histories.

“Our examination found no immigration violations involving the three foreign nationals,” Novly said.

Immigration records also showed that all three had left Indonesia on October 9, 2026.

Novly said the Manado immigration office had received no requests from law enforcement agencies to prevent the three nationals from leaving Indonesia before their departure.

The investigation into the alleged gold smuggling, he added, falls under the authority of the relevant law enforcement agencies. He said the Manado immigration office had conducted inspections and immigration oversight within its legal mandate and in accordance with applicable laws.

Under its “Immigration for the People” motto, the office pledged to provide clear and accountable information, uphold legal certainty, and deliver professional and transparent immigration services and oversight.

The clarification followed the detention of the three Chinese nationals by police at Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado over their alleged involvement in gold smuggling.