Immigration Deputy Minister Visits KPK After Permit Sting Operation

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs, Silmy Karim, made a late-night visit to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) headquarters following a significant sting operation targeting immigration permit processing. The KPK had arrested 17 individuals in connection with alleged irregularities in permits for foreign nationals at the West Jakarta Immigration Office. Among those detained were former acting Director General of Immigration Saffar M. Godam and the head of the West Jakarta Immigration Office, Ronald Arman Abdullah. During the operation, KPK investigators had sought Karim's cooperation, with spokesperson Budi Prasetyo noting that the last known information placed Karim in Jakarta. Upon his arrival at the KPK building, Karim was accompanied by aides who reportedly blocked journalists. When questioned about his activities during the KPK's operation, Karim briefly stated he was 'completing my agenda' before ascending to be questioned by the commission. The visit and subsequent questioning highlight the ongoing investigation into corruption within the immigration system.

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