(Bandar Seri Begawan, 31st) The Brunei Internal Security Department (ISD) has issued detention orders under Section 3(1)(a) of the Internal Security Act (Chapter 133) against six Bruneian nationals, citing their involvement in activities considered detrimental to national security.
The department stated in a press release that investigations revealed Mohd Azizan and Haji Baharum acted as unregistered freelance agents, and allegedly colluded with four officers from the Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD): Suhardi, Haji Jaludin, Ramli, and Mohd Faizal.
Upon investigation, the six are suspected of assisting foreign nationals in evading legal penalties for overstaying or possessing invalid or revoked travel documents. It is alleged they also illegally used forged and official immigration stamps and charged fees to the relevant individuals.
The Immigration Department stated that such activities not only violate national laws and immigration regulations, but could also undermine national security and damage the integrity and credibility of the department as the frontline agency for regulating the entry and stay of foreign nationals.
The Immigration Department warned that if not curbed, such behaviors could open the way for more extensive criminal activities, including human trafficking, drug distribution, smuggling of contraband, and entry of foreign criminals who may attempt to use Brunei as a base for illegal operations.
The Government of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and the integrity of the civil service team, emphasizing that resolute action will be taken against anyone attempting to undermine national security.
The public is urged to cooperate with authorities through hotline 133 or any national BISD branch.
The department stated in a press release that investigations revealed Mohd Azizan and Haji Baharum acted as unregistered freelance agents, and allegedly colluded with four officers from the Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD): Suhardi, Haji Jaludin, Ramli, and Mohd Faizal.
Upon investigation, the six are suspected of assisting foreign nationals in evading legal penalties for overstaying or possessing invalid or revoked travel documents. It is alleged they also illegally used forged and official immigration stamps and charged fees to the relevant individuals.
The Immigration Department stated that such activities not only violate national laws and immigration regulations, but could also undermine national security and damage the integrity and credibility of the department as the frontline agency for regulating the entry and stay of foreign nationals.
The Immigration Department warned that if not curbed, such behaviors could open the way for more extensive criminal activities, including human trafficking, drug distribution, smuggling of contraband, and entry of foreign criminals who may attempt to use Brunei as a base for illegal operations.
The Government of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and the integrity of the civil service team, emphasizing that resolute action will be taken against anyone attempting to undermine national security.
The public is urged to cooperate with authorities through hotline 133 or any national BISD branch.