KPK Sting Operation Targets West Jakarta Immigration Officials; Director General Offers Full Support

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a sting operation (OTT) against officials from the West Jakarta Immigration Office today. The Director General of Immigration at the Ministry of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, stated his support for the KPK’s actions.

“In principle, we fully support the steps taken by the KPK to uncover any cases within Immigration, because our presence here for the past two months has been driven by the spirit of bringing change and conducting a cleanup,” Hendarsam told reporters on Wednesday (3/6/2026).

Hendarsam stated he is ready to assist the KPK and will not oppose investigations into immigration offices in other regions. “If the KPK wishes to expand this case to other regions or locations, we are opening our doors as wide as possible to the KPK. We fully support what the KPK is doing,” he said.

He admitted that he does not yet know the specifics of the case that led to the arrest of the Head of the West Jakarta Immigration Office and others, noting that he is awaiting further developments from the KPK. “Regarding this case, I do not know yet, as information is still conflicting. It is said to be related to residence permit issues. However, which permit, where, and when the incident occurred—whether it is recent or from the past—remains unclear,” he added.

Previously, the KPK conducted the sting operation against officials from the West Jakarta Immigration Office (Kanim Jakbar). The arrests are allegedly linked to suspected corruption. “That is correct,” confirmed KPK Deputy Chairman Fitroh Rohcahyanto when asked for confirmation on Wednesday (3/6).

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo explained that the operation took place in West Jakarta, as well as in West Java and Bali. A total of over a dozen individuals were detained, including the Head of the West Jakarta Immigration Office. “In terms of progress, over a dozen people have been detained as part of this series of sting operations. Evidence seized includes vehicles, cars, motorcycles, as well as cash in the form of USD and SGD, and precious metals such as gold,” he stated.