Indonesia anti-graft agency arrests immigration chief, seizes cars, gold in raids

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has conducted a sting operation, apprehending multiple individuals including the head of the West Jakarta Immigration Office. The operation, which took place between June 2-3, 2026, also extended to Bali and West Java, according to KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo.

During the operation, authorities seized various items, including vehicles (cars and motorcycles), cash, foreign currencies such as US dollars and Singapore dollars, and gold. "There are vehicles, cars, motorcycles, and also evidence in the form of cash, foreign currency, there are USD and SGD, and also in the form of gold precious metals," Prasetyo stated at the KPK's Red and White Building in Jakarta.

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There are vehicles, cars, motorcycles, and also evidence in the form of cash, foreign currency, there are USD and SGD, and also in the form of gold precious metals.

Prasetyo indicated that the arrests are connected to the processing of permits for foreign nationals residing in Indonesia, such as the Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) and Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP). "As we know, for a foreign national to be able to stay in Indonesia, there is a KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit Card), and also a temporary one or KITAS (Limited Stay Permit)," he explained.

The KPK has detained over a dozen people in connection with the case. The commission has 1x24 hours according to the Criminal Procedure Code to determine the legal status of those apprehended. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and evidence is processed.

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As we know, for a foreign national to be able to stay in Indonesia, there is a KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit Card), and also a temporary one or KITAS (Limited Stay Permit).