A 35-year-old Dutch woman, identified by the initials MA, was caught pretending to be a hotel guest in order to get a free breakfast at a five-star hotel in the Nusa Dua area. The offender was deported, and Bali immigration authorities have suggested placing her on a blacklist.
During her stay in Bali, MA, who did not have a steady job, lived on a monthly allowance of 1,400 euros provided by the Dutch government, as she was registered as a welfare recipient due to health conditions.
She decided to have breakfast at one of Nusa Dua’s prestigious hotels, HR, without being a registered guest. After she finished eating, hotel staff demanded payment, as the woman was not listed as a guest.
The manager gave MA two options: either pay the bill or wait for the police to arrive. However, she only had 300,000 rupiah and stated that she was awaiting financial assistance from the Dutch government. As a result, MA was handed over to the police for further investigation and was subsequently deported.
The head of Denpasar’s immigration center, Gede Dudi, stated that MA violated Article 75, Paragraph 1 of Law No. 6 of 2011 on immigration. The law states that foreign nationals who engage in dangerous actions or violate the country’s laws can be subject to administrative immigration measures.
A similar incident occurred with a Russian tourist, identified as A.K., who was unable to pay for a dinner at the Alaya Resort in Ubud. This case also ended with her being detained and taken to the police station.
Violating immigration rules and failing to meet financial obligations in Indonesia can have serious consequences for foreign citizens. Whether it’s unpaid hotel services or other violations, tourists may face deportation and blacklisting by immigration authorities. It is important to follow local laws and regulations and take responsibility for one’s actions while in a foreign country.
Sources: denpasar.kompas.com, nusabali.com
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