Prabowo to Dismiss Deputy Minister Silmy Karim Amid Corruption Probe

President Prabowo Subianto is set to remove Silmy Karim from his position as Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections, following the official's arrest and detention by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on corruption charges. Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the impending dismissal, stating that the government respects the ongoing legal process.

"Regarding the positions held by those undergoing legal processes, follow-up will be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations," Prasetyo told reporters on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He added that the Presidential Palace has contacted Minister of Immigration and Corrections Agus Andrianto to ensure Karim's detention does not disrupt immigration and correctional services.

The KPK alleges that the corruption charges against Karim stem from his time as Director-General of Immigration between 2023 and 2024. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that investigators found evidence of a "chain of command and receipt of money" during that period. This finding led the KPK to elevate the case from an investigation to a formal inquiry and designate eight individuals as suspects.

During a sting operation conducted on June 2-3, 2026, in Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali, the KPK apprehended 18 people. Following an internal review meeting on Wednesday night, the KPK officially named eight suspects, including Silmy Karim. The commission stated that sufficient evidence supported these designations.