KPK Seizes Rp 1.2 Billion in Crypto Linked to Silmy Karim Extortion Case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized cryptocurrency as evidence related to the alleged extortion of a foreign national, a case that also implicates former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services, Silmy Karim, as a suspect. The KPK stated that the crypto assets seized from suspect Gusti Benardiansyah were purchased using the proceeds of the alleged extortion.

“The cryptocurrency was purchased with money suspected to be the result of said extortion,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo on Monday (8/6/2026). The seized crypto is valued at Rp 1.2 billion. Gusti Benardiansyah (GST) is identified as a staff member of the Stay Permit Sub-directorate.

“From these findings of evidence, we will need to seek confirmation from the suspects or other witnesses to clarify the details,” he added.

Previously, the KPK announced it had secured various pieces of evidence related to the corruption charges involving Silmy Karim, totalling Rp 17.5 billion. The breakdown of seized assets includes:

Assets from Juniadi Sri Priambudi:

• Bank account balance of Rp 2.2 billion;

• 3 bundles of land ownership certificates in Jakarta;

• 3 cars;

• 5 motorcycles;

• 2 bicycles.

Assets from Gusti Bernardiansyah:

• 4 cryptocurrency accounts worth Rp 1.2 billion;

• 4 cars;

• 1 towing truck;

• 7 motorcycles;

• 1 bundle of vehicle ownership documents (BPKB);

• 8 bicycles;

• 500 grams of gold.

Assets from Ronald Arman Abdullah:

• Bank account balance under the name of RAA;

• 18 gold bars weighing 200 grams;

• Foreign currency: USD 14,500, SGD 10,000, and SAR 30;

• Vehicle ownership documents (BPKB) for 1 car and 2 motorcycles;

• 1 diamond ring certificate.

Silmy and his associates are facing charges of extortion and gratification. Investigators have also seized various forms of evidence, including foreign currency, precious metals, and several vehicles. The list of eight suspects in this case includes Silmy Karim (former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services 2025-2026), Saffar Muhammad Godam (Acting Director General of Immigration 2024-2025), and several other high-ranking immigration officials.

On Friday (5/6), KPK investigators also conducted a search of Silmy’s residence, seizing cash, large-capacity motorcycles, and two sports cars.