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Silmy Karim

Silmy Karim Case Highlights Importance of Immigration Oversight

The KPK is investigating a massive Rp366.7 billion corruption and extortion scheme involving former Indonesian Deputy Minister of Immigration Silmy Karim and seven other officials. Between 2022 and 2026, officials allegedly deliberately complicated residency permit processes (KITAS/KITAP) to extort additional fees from foreign nationals, distributing the illicit funds weekly. The scandal has sparked calls from legal experts for stricter oversight to prevent public services from being exploited for private gain.

2 months ago

Government Ensures Immigration Services Remain Uninterrupted Despite Silmy Karim Being Named a KPK Suspect

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The government has assured that public services at the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections will continue to operate normally despite Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections Silmy Karim being named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the government has coordinated with the Minister of Immigration and […]

2 months ago

Tracing Silmy Karim’s Career Before His KPK Arrest

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The name of Silmy Karim has come under national scrutiny after the Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections was named a suspect and detained by Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in an alleged corruption case involving the processing of residence permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. Silmy is suspected of being involved in extortion […]

2 months ago

5 Facts About the KPK Immigration Corruption Case

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections Silmy Karim and seven other officials as suspects in an alleged corruption scheme involving residence permits for foreign nationals. Here are five key facts about one of the country’s biggest anti-graft cases of 2026.

2 months ago