KPK Searches Suspect Silmy Karim's Residence for Additional Evidence

Investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a search at the residence of former Deputy Minister for Immigration and Corrections, Silmy Karim, in the Kebayoran Baru area of South Jakarta on Friday (5/6). This coercive measure was taken after Silmy was named a suspect in an alleged extortion case within the Directorate General of Immigration. Based on observations at the scene, the anti-corruption commission’s investigative team arrived at Silmy’s residence at 13:46 WIB. At least six investigator vehicles entered the yard under tight guard from heavily armed Mobile Brigade personnel. Investigators wearing distinctive KPK vests were seen entering through the garage area to commence the search. Several officers appeared to be carrying suitcases, which are suspected to be used to secure documentary evidence or electronic devices related to the case. Previously, the KPK had detained Silmy Karim along with seven other immigration officials. They were named as suspects for alleged extortion in immigration processing for foreign nationals. This corrupt practice is suspected to have occurred during the period from 2022 to 2026. The anti-corruption body suspects Silmy received proceeds from the extortion since his tenure as Director General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights from January 2023 to October 2024. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto explained that this case is a development from the handling of the Foreign Manpower Utilization Plan case at the Ministry of Manpower, which has been under investigation since 2025. ‘This covert investigation activity originated from the follow-up related to the foreign manpower utilization plan case at the Ministry of Manpower that was already handled by KPK investigators in 2025,’ said Setyo Budiyanto at the KPK’s Merah Putih Building in Jakarta on Thursday (4/6). He stated that the search was to collect evidence in the context of an intensive investigation.