All spot check operations led by immigration officers is ceased temporarily during this election period and business houses are advised to report any suspected operations by persons claiming to be migration officers, the Chief Migration Officer, Mr Stanis Hulahau says.
Mr Hulahau made this comments after receiving complaints from some business houses in Port Moresby that some members of the law enforcement agencies pretending to be immigration officers were out doing unsanctioned spot checks operations over the weekend. Investigation is now underway to verify those impersonators and they will be dealt with accordingly.
“As we approach the national election, my management has ceased all planned spot check operations temporarily starting from 15 April 2022 until after the election. During this period, business houses must be cautious about engaging with anyone who pretended to be immigration officers and attempted to carry out unsanctioned spot checks in their premises,” Mr Hulahau says.
The Chief Migration Officer says couple of business houses in Port Moresby have reported members of the law enforcement agencies entering their premises over the weekend pretending to be migration officers on usual spot check operations.
“Such unsanctioned operations are illegal and business houses must report them immediately for us to deal with them lawfully. If you are being approach by such, ensure to get their full details and email my office on: cmo@immigration.gov.pg or telephone us on 3276102 or call 78797793,” Mr Hulahau advised.
He says any requirements for spot check in relation to ICA internal case management will be managed on a case-by-case basis with the approval from his Office.