Luxury Motorcycles and Porsche Seized by KPK from Silmy Karim's Residence
Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) seized high-powered motorcycles and luxury cars from the residence of former Deputy Minister for Immigration and Corrections (Wamen Imipas), Silmy Karim. Two Harley Davidson motorcycles, one Ducati, and two Porsche cars were removed from the house on Friday evening, 5 June 2026, after KPK investigators conducted a search lasting five hours. The motorcycles and a bicycle were seen being transported on a tow truck. Another tow truck also emerged, though the items it carried were covered with a cloth and could not be identified.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated on Friday, ‘Following the KPK’s naming of eight individuals as suspects in this investigation yesterday, the team today immediately carried out a search at the house of one of the suspects, identified as SK.’ He added, ‘The KPK believes that this search yielded additional evidence required by investigators to help bring this case to light.’
Silmy’s legal counsel stated that they respect the ongoing process, as long as it is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. Silmy, along with seven officials within the immigration directorate, was previously detained and named a suspect in a case of alleged extortion related to immigration processing for foreign nationals. The KPK suspects Silmy received money from the extortion scheme from his tenure as 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 commission, the alleged extortion case originated from the handling of a case concerning the Foreign Manpower Utilisation Plan (RPTKA) at the Ministry of Manpower, which has been handled by the KPK since 2025. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto stated at the KPK’s Red and White Building in Jakarta on Thursday, 4 June 2026, ‘This closed investigation activity began as a follow-up related to the foreign manpower utilisation plan case at the Ministry of Manpower which has been handled by KPK investigators since 2025.’