inp.polri.go.id - Batam. Allegations of extortion involving certain immigration officers in Batam have attracted the attention of law enforcement officials. The Riau Islands Regional Police have received the information and will coordinate further with relevant parties.

The Director of Special Criminal Investigation at the Riau Islands Regional Police stated that they had received information regarding the alleged extortion. This case came to light after several foreign tourists, particularly Singaporeans, reported experiencing extortion upon entering Batam through the Batam Centre International Ferry Terminal.

"We have received information regarding this allegation. However, for further steps, we will first coordinate with immigration authorities," he said. As reported by Metropolis.Batamops, Friday (March 27, 2026).

This alleged extortion is considered to have the potential to damage Batam's image as one of Indonesia's main international tourism gateways, especially for tourists from neighboring countries like Singapore.

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