KPK pursues former deputy minister without summons as part of sting operation

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is actively searching for former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Penal Services, Silmy Karim, without issuing a formal summons. The KPK clarified that this pursuit is integrated into an ongoing sting operation (OTT) and does not necessitate a summons at the current investigative phase.

Budi Prasetyo, a spokesperson for the KPK, addressed the claims made by Karim's lawyer, Sahala Siahaan, who stated his client had not received any official summons. Prasetyo emphasized that the search for Karim is part of a closed-stage investigation related to the sting operation. He further explained that a summons would typically be issued if the investigation had progressed to the prosecution stage.

The corruption case involves several high-ranking officials within the Directorate General of Immigration. Those named as suspects include the Acting Director General of Immigration for 2024-2025, Saffar Muhammad Godam; Director of Stay Permits and Immigration Status, Jaya Saputra; Head of the Jakarta Pusat Immigration Office for 2024-2025 and Head of the West Jakarta Special Class Immigration Office for 2025-2026, Ronald Arman Abdullah; among others. Silmy Karim surrendered after the sting operation concluded.

Other individuals apprehended during the operation, such as Muchamad Prayitna and Robert Putranto, are identified as private parties and have not yet been named as suspects. The KPK has detained the suspects for an initial 20-day period, from June 4 to June 23, 2026. The accused face charges of corruption under Indonesian law, specifically Article 12 letter e and/or Article 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999.