KPK Seizes Evidence from Denpasar Immigration Office in Foreign Resident Permit Extortion Case
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| KPK seized electronic devices and documents from the Denpasar Immigration Office and two other locations in Bali as part of an investigation into an alleged foreign residence permit extortion scheme. |
Jakarta – Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized electronic devices and documents from the Class I Immigration Office at Ngurah Rai International Border Crossing (TPI) in Denpasar, Bali, as part of a series of searches conducted from June 17 to 19, 2026.
The searches are linked to an ongoing investigation into an alleged extortion scheme involving the processing of residence permits for foreign nationals.
In addition to the Denpasar Immigration Office, investigators also searched PT Visa Empat Bali and CV Visa Agung Bali Teratai Promenade. Similar evidence, including electronic devices and documents, was confiscated from all three locations.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said the evidence would be analyzed to help uncover the full scope of the case.
“The seized evidence will be further analyzed by investigators to clarify the case,” Budi told reporters in Jakarta on Saturday.
Bali Searches Strengthen Immigration Corruption Investigation
The three-day operation forms part of the KPK’s efforts to develop its investigation into alleged corruption in the processing of residence permits for foreign nationals.
Investigators are tracing financial flows and examining the involvement of several individuals suspected of benefiting from the scheme.
On June 19, 2026, the KPK also questioned former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections for the 2024-2026 period, Silmy Karim, regarding allegations of extortion proceeds and gratuities.
According to Budi Prasetyo, investigators also sought clarification regarding the origins of assets that had been seized.
“The questioning focused on allegations that SK received proceeds from extortion and gratuities, and investigators also confirmed the origin of assets that have been confiscated,” he said.
Case Originated from Early June Anti-Graft Operation
The case stems from a sting operation carried out by the KPK on June 2-3, 2026. It marked the agency’s 11th anti-corruption operation of the year.
During the operation, investigators detained 17 people, including eight state officials or civil servants and nine private individuals suspected of acting as intermediaries in immigration document processing.
On June 3, 2026, Silmy Karim arrived at KPK headquarters and surrendered himself to investigators.
Eight Suspects Named in the Case
On June 4, 2026, the KPK named eight suspects in connection with the alleged extortion scheme involving foreign residence permit services between 2022 and 2026.
The alleged misconduct occurred within the Ministry of Law and Human Rights before responsibilities were transferred to the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections.
Investigators estimate that the suspects gained Rp145.5 billion from the illegal practices.
Those named as suspects include former Director General of Immigration Silmy Karim, acting Director General of Immigration Saffar Muhammad Godam, West Java Immigration Office head Jaya Saputra, and West Jakarta Immigration Office head Ronald Arman Abdullah.
Other suspects include sub-directorate officials Tessar Bayu Setyaji and Bagus Bramantyo, ITAS status conversion team leader Juniadi Sri Priambudi, and staff member Gusti Benardiansyah.
KPK Continues Tracing Assets and Financial Flows
The seizure of documents and electronic devices from three locations in Bali is considered a key step in uncovering the alleged extortion network within Indonesia’s immigration system.
The anti-graft agency said investigators will continue analyzing the evidence, tracing financial transactions, and identifying any additional parties that may have been involved in the case.
