KPK Urges Deputy Minister Silmy Karim to Cooperate Regarding West Jakarta Immigration Sting
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is currently seeking the whereabouts of the Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services, Silmy Karim. Silmy is among the individuals being pursued by the KPK following a series of sting operations (OTT) in West Jakarta on 2-3 June 2026. The KPK has expressed its hope that all parties currently being sought, including Silmy, will cooperate with the anti-corruption agency.
“The team is continuing the search. The KPK requests that all parties be cooperative,” stated KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo when confirmed via text message on Wednesday (3/6). He added that the investigation is part of the ongoing series of sting operations in West Jakarta.
Budi’s response followed journalist inquiries regarding Silmy Karim’s whereabouts in relation to the case. While requesting cooperation, the KPK’s enforcement team is also actively operating in West Java and Bali. Separately, Silmy responded to inquiries regarding the sting involving West Jakarta immigration officials by deferring comments to the Minister of Immigration, Agus Andrianto, stating, “It is better to ask the Minister.”
As of the time of publication, no official statements have been released by the Minister of Immigration or the Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, and Correctional Services, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, regarding the alleged search for Silmy or the KPK operation.
The KPK conducted the sting operations in West Jakarta on 2-3 June 2026, resulting in the arrest of approximately a dozen people. Some suspects have already been taken to the KPK’s Merah Putih Building in South Jakarta for further interrogation. The KPK also seized evidence including four cars, nine motorcycles, and seven bicycles, all transported to the KPK headquarters via towing services. Additionally, foreign currencies, including Singapore Dollars and US Dollars, as well as gold bullion, were secured during the operation.
Budi noted that the sting operation is related to the processing of permits for foreign nationals (WNA) to reside in Indonesia. When asked if foreign nationals or lawyers were among those arrested, Budi asked the public to remain patient. “Details will follow, as intermediaries can be used during the process of applying for Limited Stay Permits (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permits (KITAP). We will explain the legal construction during a press conference,” he explained. Under the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), the agency has 24 hours to determine the legal status of those caught in the sting. The enforcement team remains active in the field, specifically in West Java and Bali.