BALINEWSID.COM, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has successfully prevented a United States national identified by the initials AJP from entering the country after detecting him as a fugitive wanted by U.S. law enforcement in a murder case.
AJP was apprehended upon arrival in Indonesia and deported on Thursday (April 23, 2026) under escort by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko said the arrest was made possible through the immigration autogate system, which is integrated with international security networks.
“AJP was secured by Immigration officers while passing through the autogate at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali after arriving from Taipei, Taiwan,” Hendarsam said.

“The Immigration autogate system is connected to the Interpol 24/7 network, allowing wanted persons listed under Interpol notices to be immediately detected during immigration clearance when attempting to enter Indonesia,” he added.
He emphasized that the technology has become one of the front-line tools in identifying international fugitives attempting to enter Indonesian territory.
Meanwhile, Director of Immigration Supervision and Enforcement Yuldi Yusman said authorities had closely monitored the case since AJP’s arrival.
“On January 17, 2026, AJP, who is wanted in connection with a murder case in South Carolina, United States, arrived in Indonesia through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport,” Yuldi said.
“On January 19, 2026, he was handed over to the Directorate General of Immigration for strict supervision and placed in a detention room for further examination,” he continued.
During the process, Immigration officials also coordinated intensively with representatives of the U.S. government to ensure all technical and administrative requirements for repatriation were completed.
Hendarsam said the move reflects Indonesia’s selective immigration policy, which allows only foreigners who provide benefits and do not threaten public security and order to remain in the country.
“This handling demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that only foreign nationals who bring benefits and pose no threat to security and public order may stay in Indonesia,” he said.
“We will continue strengthening synergy with domestic law enforcement agencies and international partners, as immigration enforcement today requires strong cross-border collaboration.”
He added that the case also reflects Immigration’s commitment to supporting international cooperation in law enforcement and safeguarding national sovereignty.
“The Directorate General of Immigration will continue improving immigration supervision and enforcement in a professional and accountable manner, while enhancing international cooperation to maintain the country’s sovereignty and security,” Hendarsam concluded.