KPK Seizes Luxury Motorcycles and Porsche from Silmy Karim’s Residence

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) seized a number of luxury assets, including large motorcycles, bicycles, and luxury cars from the residence of former Deputy Minister for Immigration and Corrections, Silmy Karim, on Friday evening (5/6). The seizure was carried out after investigators searched the house of the suspect in an alleged extortion case within the Directorate General of Immigration. Based on observations at the location, the house in the Kebayoran Baru area of South Jakarta was searched for approximately five hours from 1:46 p.m. WIB. During the process, KPK investigators were seen under tight guard by Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel. Assets removed from Silmy’s residence included two Harley Davidson motorcycles, one Ducati, and two Porsche luxury cars. These vehicles were transported using tow trucks. In addition, another tow truck carried items covered with cloth, so their contents could not yet be confirmed. “After the KPK named eight people as suspects in the investigation of this case yesterday, today the team immediately conducted a search at the house of one of the suspects, namely SK,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo when confirmed in Jakarta. Budi added that investigators believe this search will provide significant additional evidence. “The KPK believes that in this search there is additional evidence needed by investigators to help shed light on this case,” he stressed. Meanwhile, Silmy Karim’s legal counsel stated a cooperative stance and respect for the ongoing legal process, provided all actions are carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). Silmy Karim, along with seven officials within the Immigration department, have been officially detained and named as suspects. They are suspected of being involved in extortion practices related to immigration processing for foreign nationals (WNA). The KPK suspects Silmy received illicit funds from this extortion since serving as Director General of Immigration from January 2023 to October 2024. This case is an expansion of a covert investigation related to the Foreign Manpower Utilisation Plan (RPTKA) at the Ministry of Manpower, which has been handled by the KPK since 2025.