Indonesian Anti-Graft Agency Seizes Luxury Cars in Raid on Ex-Immigration Official's Home

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a five-hour search at the Kebayoran Baru residence of former Immigration Director General Silmy Karim on Friday. The operation, aimed at gathering evidence for a case involving alleged extortion of foreign residents and bribery within the immigration directorate, saw investigators accompanied by heavily armed Brimob police.

During the search, two tow trucks entered the property, eventually hauling away several luxury vehicles. Among the seized items were a red and a silver Porsche, multiple Harley Davidson and Ducati motorcycles, and several bicycles. The vehicles were reportedly covered with black cloth before being transported.

Silmy Karim is among eight individuals named as suspects in the ongoing investigation. The case centers on allegations of extortion related to foreign national residency permits and the acceptance of gratuities within the Directorate General of Immigration between 2022 and 2026. Other suspects include acting Director General Saffar Muhammad Godam and directors Jaya Saputra, Bagus Bramantyo, and Tessar Bayu Setyaji.