Indonesia’s anti-corruption authorities have launched a major investigation into alleged misconduct within the country’s immigration system, detaining Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs Silmy Karim and seven other officials over accusations of extortion and the acceptance of illicit gratuities. The case has drawn widespread public attention and renewed concerns about corruption within government institutions responsible for …
Immigration officials were asked to cooperate and disclose all data to the Corruption Eradication Committee (KPK) following the determination of Deputy Minister Silmy Karim as a suspect.