KPK Arrests Private Sector Employees in Sting on West Jakarta Immigration Chief

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested multiple individuals, including private sector employees, in an operation that also apprehended the head of West Jakarta Immigration. The sting operation, conducted on June 2-3, 2026, involved detaining over a dozen people, some of whom have been taken to the KPK's headquarters in South Jakarta for further questioning.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the operation is connected to the processing of residency permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. While confirming the involvement of private sector individuals, Prasetyo indicated that foreigners might use intermediaries for permit applications. He promised further details would be revealed in a press conference, explaining the full scope of the alleged corruption.

During the operation, KPK investigators seized significant evidence, including motor vehicles, foreign currencies such as U.S. dollars and Singapore dollars, and gold. The investigation is ongoing, with KPK teams currently operating in West Jakarta, Bali, and West Java. Under Indonesian law, the KPK has 24 hours to determine the legal status of those arrested.