President Prabowo Dismisses Deputy Immigration Minister Silmy Karim Over Corruption Allegations

President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Silmy Karim from his role as deputy minister of immigration and correctional services. The decision came after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named Karim a suspect in a corruption case.

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We convey that this afternoon, the President has signed the termination letter (for Silmy Karim).

Minister Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi announced Karim's dismissal on Thursday, June 4, 2026, stating that the President had signed the termination letter. Hadi expressed the government's appreciation for the work of law enforcement agencies, including the Prosecutor's Office, Police, and KPK, in combating corruption.

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We convey our appreciation to all law enforcement officers, including the Prosecutor's Office, Police, and the Corruption Eradication Commission, who continue to work hard to combat criminal acts of corruption.

While a replacement for Karim has not yet been appointed, Hadi believes the daily operations of the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services can continue under Minister Agus Andrianto. The KPK had previously conducted a sting operation in Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali from June 2-3, 2026, detaining 18 individuals. Eight suspects were named, including Karim, for alleged corruption in processing foreign resident permits during his tenure as Director General of Immigration from 2023-2024. Investigators reportedly found evidence of a command and money reception flow during that period.

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For the time being, it has not been decided who will replace this duty because daily tasks can still be carried out by the Minister.