Oro Governor, Gary Juffa wants action to be taken against three Chinese nationals who were in his province illegally.
The Oro Governor has written to the Labour Department to explain how these work permits were given at the first place.
Governor Juffa says the trio were found in Popondetta with work permits that only allows them to work in Port Moresby.
The three did not speak English, a requirement for a work permit in Papua New Guinea.