KPK Seizes Luxury Motorcycles and Cars After Searching Silmy Karim's Home
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Corruption Eradancy Commission (KPK) has transported large-capacity motorcycles (moge), bicycles, and luxury cars from the residence of the former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services, Silmy Karim, a suspect in an alleged extortion case within the Directorate General of Immigration.
Two Harley Davidson motorcycles, one Ducati, and two Porsche cars were moved out of the residence located in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Friday night, following a five-hour search by investigators.
The large motorcycles and bicycles were seen being transported by a tow truck. Additionally, another tow truck was observed leaving the premises, though the specific items being transported were not clearly visible as they were covered with cloth.
The search commenced at 13:46 WIB. KPK investigators arrived at the location accompanied by Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel.
“Following the designation of eight individuals as suspects in this investigation yesterday, the team proceeded with a search at the residence of one of the suspects, SK,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo when confirmed.
The KPK believes that the search will yield additional evidence.
“The KPK is confident that this search will provide the additional evidence required by investigators to help bring clarity to this case,” said Budi.
Meanwhile, Silmy’s legal counsel stated that they respect the ongoing process, provided it is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Previously, Silmy, along with seven officials within the Immigration department, was detained and named as suspects in an alleged extortion case involving the processing of immigration permits for foreign nationals.
The KPK suspects that Silmy received extortion proceeds during his tenure as the Director General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights from January 2023 to October 2024.
The case spans the period from 2022 to 2026.
According to the anti-corruption agency, this alleged extortion case originated from the handling of the Foreign Worker Utilization Plan (RPTKA) case at the Ministry of Manpower, which the KPK has been investigating since 2025.
“Therefore, this closed investigation activity began as a follow-up to the case regarding the plan for the use of foreign workers at the Ministry of Manpower, which has been handled by KPK investigators since 2025,” said KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto at the KPK Red and White Building, Jakarta, on Thursday (4/6).