Immigration Act Violations Lead to Arrests and Sentencing in Nationwide Operations

Bandar Seri Begawan: Three ‘Operasi Panyap’ were conducted by the Law Enforcement Division, Department of Immigration and National Registration, JIPK, targeting various areas in the country. During these operations, most of the individuals arrested were believed to have committed offences under the Immigration Act, Chapter 17.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the first operation at Mukim Pengkalan Batu and a restaurant at Mukim Sengkurong resulted in the detention of two foreigners for overstaying in the country after their immigration passes had expired. These individuals were brought to the Law Enforcement Division for further action.

In a subsequent operation at a construction project in Mukim Kuala Belait, two more foreigners were detained. One was suspected of not working with the original employer, while the other was believed to have conspired to commit an immigration offence. Both were taken to the Division for further investigation.

Additionally, during an operation targeting foreigner housing in Mukim Liang, a foreigner was arrested for failing to present any valid document. This individual was also brought to the Division for further processing.

JIPK also highlighted a prosecution session under the Immigration Act, Chapter 17. A Malaysian national, Jasne bin Abd Mokmin, aged 47, was sentenced to five months imprisonment and three strokes of whipping after pleading guilty to overstaying in the country following the expiration of his immigration pass. This case was a follow-up to the ‘Operasi Panyap’ conducted by the Law Enforcement Division in Mukim Pengkalan Batu.