Silmy Karim Charged with Extortion of Rp168 Billion Over Foreigner Residence Permits
Silmy Karim, Director General of Immigration at Indonesia's Ministry of Law and Human Rights, has been charged with extorting Rp168 billion (approximately USD 11 million) in relation to foreign residence permits. The arrest of a high-ranking official amid ongoing anti-corruption efforts has sent ripples through the nation.
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