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Indonesia 2026 anti-corruption investigations

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Following the July 2026 operation-tangkap-tangan raids, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has intensified investigations into immigration, customs, and regional budget scandals. In the immigration sector, the KPK is probing alleged extortion regarding foreign national stay permits. On August 28, 2026, investigators questioned Denpasar Immigration Office Head R. Haryo Sakti, alongside officials Alberto Vicense Cianry Lake and Kadek Okta Dwi Putra. Following these examinations, the KPK seized more than Rp6 billion in cash suspected to be proceeds from corrupt practices. The probe is linked to former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services Silmy Karim. On September 21, 2026, Karim filed a pre-trial motion at the South Jakarta District Court, with his lawyer, Agus Sudjatmoko, arguing that the KPK’s investigation orders, suspect designation, and detention were legally invalid. However, on September 29, 2026, Presiding Judge Yuliana rejected the motion, ruling that the KPK’s actions were legally sound and supported by valid evidence and warrants. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the ruling validates the legality of the agency’s investigation and asset seizures. New developments indicate the KPK is investigating allegations that Silmy Karim and Bagus Bramantyo provided routine cash payments to a doctoral supervisor at Universitas Brawijaya. Investigators have questioned lecturer Romy Hermawan regarding these payments, which are suspected to have originated from funds collected within the Directorate General of Immigration. The investigation also implicates Saffar Muhammad Goddam, the Acting Director General of Immigration for 2024-2025, and involves an alleged extortion scheme with seven other individuals. Financial irregularities identified include transactions totaling approximately Rp366.7 billion across 96 accounts linked to 35 ministry employees between 2019 and 2025. As of late September 2026, the investigation has led to the naming of eight suspects. Customs investigations continue following the seizure of Rp2.8 billion in USD and SGD hidden in a residence.

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