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Silmy Karim Detained by KPK in Case of Processing Foreign Resident Permits in Indonesia
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Silmy Karim Detained by KPK in Case of Processing Foreign Resident Permits in Indonesia

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights, Silmy Karim, has been detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) over alleged corruption in processing foreign resident permits.
  • Karim surrendered to the KPK after a lengthy investigation following an arrest operation in West Jakarta.
  • The KPK seized vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, foreign currency, and gold as evidence related to the case.

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights, Silmy Karim, has been officially detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in connection with a bribery case. Karim surrendered to the KPK after a nearly 10-hour examination at the KPK's headquarters in Jakarta.

The detention follows an arrest operation conducted by the KPK in West Jakarta on June 2-3, 2026. Besides Karim, the KPK has also implicated Saffar Muhammad Godam, the former acting Director General of Immigration for the 2024-2025 period, and Jaya Saputra, the Head of the West Java Immigration Office.

Yes, just like this, finishing the agenda.

— Silmy KarimKarim's brief response when asked about his activities after the Head of West Jakarta Immigration was arrested and he was being pursued by the KPK.

During the operation, the KPK seized significant assets, including four cars, nine motorcycles, seven bicycles, foreign currency such as Singapore and U.S. dollars, and gold. These items were transported to the KPK headquarters.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed that the operation is related to the processing of permits for foreign nationals residing in Indonesia. While the KPK has not yet confirmed whether foreign nationals and their lawyers were also apprehended, they have asked the public for patience as the investigation continues.

The OTT is related to the processing of permits for foreign nationals to live in Indonesia.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed the nature of the arrest operation.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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