KPK Seizes Rp6 Billion in Silmy Karim Foreign Residence Permit Extortion Case
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized Rp6 billion in connection with an extortion case involving foreign residence permits. The investigation focuses on alleged money laundering within the Directorate General of Immigration, implicating former Deputy Minister Silmy Karim.
Why it matters
This case highlights significant corruption risks within government immigration services and underscores ongoing efforts to combat systemic graft in Indonesia.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Investigators from the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) seized Rp6 billion during the investigation into alleged extortion related to the processing of foreign nationals' residence permits—a case implicating the former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs, Silmy Karim. The funds were seized while investigators were questioning three witnesses on Friday, August 28, 2026.KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the money is suspected to be proceeds from the extortion of foreign nationals applying for residence permits at the Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs. "Investigators examined the witnesses' statements regarding the procedures for foreign national residence permit services," Budi said when asked for confirmation by Tempo on Saturday, August 29, 2026.Budi noted that investigators questioned each witness regarding the alleged receipt of funds.
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