Inp.polri.go.id - Tangerang. Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs Agus Andrianto has issued a strict directive to tighten the screening of foreign citizens entering Indonesia under the guise of investment. 

Speaking at the 76th Immigration Service Day on Monday (26/1/2026), the Minister warned that while Indonesia is opening its doors to legitimate global capital, the ministry will not tolerate individuals using investment visas to conduct fraudulent activities or disrupt public order.

"We must ensure that foreign nationals do not use investment as a front for activities that disturb national security. We have already seen several such cases in various regions," Minister Agus said, as reported by antaranews.com.

The instruction comes as a proactive measure following President Prabowo Subianto's diplomatic tour, which secured approximately Rp 90 trillion in investment commitments from the UK and France. The deal includes maritime infrastructure, the production of 1,582 fishing vessels, and partnerships with 24 top British universities for medical and STEM education. 

To support this influx of talent and capital, the Ministry of Immigration is streamlining visa services while simultaneously heightening surveillance to prevent "bogus" investors from exploiting the national "Prabowonomics" economic momentum.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)