Three Indonesians Illegally Residing in South Korea Deported on Suspicion of Supporting al-Qaeda Syrian Affiliate al-Nusra Front
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) reported Tuesday that three illegal Indonesia migrants have been deported for reportedly supporting an international terrorist group affiliated with al-Qaeda.
A 32-year-old Indonesian man was deported by authorities from South Korea on Dec. 1 while two other Indonesians who were previously detained on Nov. 24 for violating the Immigration Control Act have also been deported, The Korea Herald reported Tuesday.
The 32-year-old Indonesian was suspected of being a follower of the al-Nusra Front, a Syrian affiliate of al-Qaeda. The said Indonesian was apprehended after he expressed on Facebook his intention to join a jihadist movement to participate in acts of terrorism and even volunteered to carry out a suicide bombing.
He also reportedly opened up a bank account to raise funds for Islamist fighters. The NIS added that a jihadist flag was found at the man's home in the province of North Gyeongsang.
The NIS seized the Indonesia five days after the Paris attacks on Nov. 13. The said Indonesia entered South Korea with a fake passport in 2007.
Meanwhile, the two others who were deported earlier in November are reportedly friends with the 32-year-old Indonesian. The report revealed that one of them was a "simple support" of the terrorist bloc while the other was more vocal about his desire to fight against the United States and Russia. He also reportedly confessed the same when interviewed by South Korean officials.
According to Yonhap News another Indonesian was arrested last month in South Chungcheong Province were found to have in his possession a bowie knife, mock M16 assault rifle, and different books about Islam fundamentalism.
The NIS report also revealed that 48 foreigners have been arrested and deported as South Korea doubles its efforts to prevent terrorism in the country following the aftermath of the Paris killings.
