Officials Raid House Construction Site In Sungai Teraban, 3 Indonesians Arrested
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - Three Indonesians were arrested at a house construction site in Kampong Sungai Teraban by the Belait Immigration Enforcement Section.

According to the Immigration Department, the enforcement agency was carrying out patrol and observation at surrounding areas in the kampong and made a surprise inspection at a house construction site where officials discovered two Indonesian workers carrying out cementing jobs.

The duo claimed that they did the job without their current employer's knowledge.

Early investigation revealed that both suspects were hired temporarily to work at the said construction site. They said they were previously allocated by their employer to work with a different construction company. However, the company's project was called off and they were offered to work at the current site by a friend who is also working on a casual basis.

The man who claimed to be responsible in hiring the two suspects was detained upon arrival at the construction site for further investigation.

According to the Immigration Act, both suspects if convicted could face a fine of B$600 for not abiding with the employment pass rule conditions. Meanwhile, those who hired the suspects will be brought to court to face charges under Chapter 55 (1) (e) of the Immigration Act and if found guilty could face a maximum imprisonment term of two years or fine of not less than B$3,000 and not more than B$6,000 or both: For second or subsequent offender, he or she could face a prison term of not more than four years or fine of not less than B$6,000 and not more than B$12,000 or both. The raid was conducted by five immigration officials led by a Senior Immigration Officer. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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