Indonesian anti-corruption agency seizes S$8,500 in immigration office raids

Indonesian anti-corruption investigators seized S$8,500 in foreign currency during raids on the South and Central Jakarta immigration offices on Tuesday. The money is suspected to be linked to a bribery case involving the issuance of permits for foreign nationals and the acceptance of gratuities between 2022 and 2026.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) found the cash during its search of the South Jakarta immigration office. "From the search at the South Jakarta Immigration office, investigators also secured cash in foreign currency amounting to S$8,500, which will be further investigated for its connection to the case," said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo.

At the Central Jakarta immigration office, investigators confiscated documents and electronic evidence believed to be related to the ongoing investigation. The KPK has previously searched a service office in Bali and seized documents and electronic evidence in connection with the case. Searches also took place at the Denpasar Immigration Office and related companies between June 17-19, 2026.

Eight people have been named suspects in the case. They include former Deputy Minister of Immigration Silmy Karim, Acting Director General of Immigration Saffar Muhammad Godam, Director of Stay Permits Jaya Saputra, and several other officials from the Directorate of Stay Permits and immigration offices. All suspects have been detained at the KPK detention center.

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From the search at the South Jakarta Immigration office, investigators also secured cash in foreign currency amounting to S$8,500, which will be further investigated for its connection to the case.