Indonesian Anti-Graft Agency Seizes Cars, Bromptons in Immigration Sting

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized a significant haul of assets, including luxury bicycles and numerous vehicles, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption at the West Jakarta immigration office. The operation, dubbed an " operasi tangkap tangan" (OTT) or sting operation, began Tuesday evening and has resulted in the apprehension of 17 individuals.

Investigators have secured a variety of items, including seven cars, 15 motorcycles, and 11 bicycles, among which were four Brompton folding bikes and six mountain bikes. Hundreds of grams of gold were also confiscated. While the full extent of the seized assets is still being cataloged, KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed the initial findings on Wednesday evening.

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The team has secured evidence including seven cars, then there are 15 motorcycles, and also 11 bicycles, six mountain bikes (MTB) and four Bromptons. Besides that, the team also secured precious metals in the form of gold around hundreds of grams.

Prasetyo stated that investigators are still compiling details on the cash and foreign currency seized, as well as funds held in bank accounts. The investigation specifically targets the processing of immigration documents for foreign nationals, including the issuance of Permanent Stay Permits (KITAP) and Limited Stay Permits (KITAS). The head of the West Jakarta immigration office is reportedly implicated in the case.

Of the 17 individuals arrested, eight are identified as state officials or civil servants, while the remaining nine are from the private sector. The KPK continues its work to ascertain the total value of the confiscated assets and the full scope of the alleged corruption network.

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We will reconfirm the evidence of money secured because some are in foreign currency and also in accounts.