Indonesian Deputy Minister Detained by Corruption Agency in Orange Vest

Silmy Karim, Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights, has been officially detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Karim was seen leaving the KPK's Red and White Building in South Jakarta on Thursday, June 4, 2026, wearing the commission's distinctive orange detention vest. He was then escorted to a detention vehicle.

Several other officials from the Directorate General of Immigration were also taken into custody. These included former Acting Director General of Immigration Saffar Muhammad Godam and Head of the West Java Immigration Office Jaya Saputra. Additionally, Head of the Special Non-TPI Class I Immigration Office of West Jakarta Ronald Arman Abdullah and four other individuals were seen wearing the orange vests.

All detainees are suspects in a corruption case involving alleged criminal acts within the Directorate General of Immigration. They were transported to the KPK detention center. The report indicates Karim was asleep during his time in the KPK examination room.