Nigerian man arrested in Tabanan after 8 years of overstay, fled during immigration check
Indonesian immigration authorities in Tabanan, Bali, apprehended a Nigerian national who had overstayed his visa for eight years. The man attempted to flee during questioning but was caught with the help of local police and community security. He is now held at the Denpasar immigration detention center pending deportation.
Immigration officials in Tabanan, Bali, arrested Nigerian national Maduabuchi John Ndummadu on August 26, 2026, following a public tip about a foreigner suspected of violating immigration rules. Officers located the man at a rented house in Bantas village, East Selemadeg district. When asked to present his passport, he fled toward nearby farmland but was caught after a chase involving immigration staff, police, and local community security officers (Pecalang).
Investigation revealed the man's 30-day visit visa had expired since February 28, 2018, and his passport itself had expired on March 30, 2022 — meaning he had overstayed for roughly eight years. He was found in violation of Article 78(3) of Indonesia's 2011 Immigration Law regarding foreigners remaining in the country after their permit expired.
He has been subjected to administrative immigration action including deportation and an entry ban, and is currently held at the Denpasar Immigration Detention House (Rudenim) pending removal to his home country.
Things to Consider
Regularly check your visa and stay permit expiration dates, and apply for extensions well before they lapse. Ensure your passport has at least six months of validity remaining before entering Indonesia. Overstaying can result in fines, detention, deportation, and future entry bans depending on the duration, so set calendar reminders for renewal deadlines. If uncertain, consult the official immigration office website or a licensed visa agent/lawyer, and avoid unlicensed 'visa fixers'.
Source: Bali Populer