The Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia has imposed administrative travel bans on two foreign nationals accused of organizing the Entourage Run event in Canggu, Bali.

The sanctions were enacted after allegations surfaced that the running community discriminated against Indonesian citizens by restricting participation to foreigners only.Director General Hendarsam Marantoko emphasized that the event constituted a 'state within a state,' violating immigration regulations.The two Dutch nationals, JAS and HQV, who held work and investor permits respectively, left Indonesia on July 23, 2026, for Singapore.Immigration authorities have ordered an investigation into the event organizers, with potential prosecution for any violations.The incident gained attention after a social media post detailed how an Indonesian woman was denied registration due to her citizenship status.

This case underscores Indonesia's strict stance on foreign compliance with immigration laws and highlights tensions between international events and national regulations.