Ngurah Rai Immigration Deports Indian National Found Holding Two Passports with Different Identities
Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has deported an Indian national found to be holding two passports with different identities. The discrepancy was discovered during departure inspection for a Manila-bound flight, and forensic analysis suggested the biodata page of one passport had been altered.
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Badung Regency, Bali, has deported an Indian national identified only by the initials SP after discovering he was in possession of two passports bearing different identities for the same person.
According to Immigration Office chief Muhamad Novyandri, irregularities were first noticed on October 14 while SP was undergoing departure clearance for a flight to Manila, Philippines. Further investigation revealed that the passport used differed from the one presented upon his entry into Bali, with different identity information recorded.
A forensic examination by the immigration office's lab found indications that the biodata page of one of the passports had been altered or replaced.
Following these findings, Ngurah Rai Immigration deported SP on October 27. He was sent via a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, before continuing onward to Chennai, India.
Novyandri said the case underscores the importance of thorough document checks at both arrival and departure, noting that immigration oversight applies not only when foreigners enter Indonesia but also when they leave. He stressed that the use of fraudulent travel documents is a serious violation that will not be tolerated.
The office said it will continue strengthening document inspection capabilities and coordination with other agencies at Ngurah Rai International Airport to ensure all travelers use legitimate documents.
Things to Consider
Travel documents are strictly checked at both entry and departure in Bali. If there are any discrepancies or changes in your passport information, resolve them through official channels at your embassy or consulate beforehand rather than attempting workarounds. If you hold multiple passports, declare and present all of them consistently during immigration checks. Using fraudulent or altered travel documents can result in deportation and future entry bans.
Source: ANTARA News Bali