3 Indonesians Arrested For Abusing Work Passes
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - Three Indonesian foreign workers were arrested by the Belait Immigration Enforcement Section for abusing their work passes and for failing to produce valid documents pertaining to their stay in the country.

The foreign workers were detained by eight Immigration 'officials led by Senior Immigration Officer in an operation codenamed Bongkar 11/2007'.

The raid took place in the morning and targeted four construction sites and shophouse areas in Lumut and Kuala Belait.

According to Immigration reports, two of the arrested suspects were employed to work in Brunei as house helpers but during the inspection, both were found installing house roofs at a construction site.

Both suspects were detained to facilitate investigation for breaching Rule 15 (3) of the Immigration Act, and they could face a fine of $600 each.

In addition, the employer caught hiring the workers will be brought to court and charged under Chapter 55 (1) (e) Immigration Act Paragraph 17.

The operation lasted three hours.

The Immigration Enforcement Section reminded members of the public that the section will carry out more inspections on foreign workers.

Any information regarding Immigration offenders can be directed to the department's hotline number at 3331879/3341938 or 2383555/2383777 (during officer hours). -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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