KPK Expands Investigation into Indonesian Embassy Staff Over Foreigner Residence Permit Scheme
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned a staff member from the Indonesian Embassy in Kuching, Malaysia, for questioning regarding the alleged illicit management of foreigner residence permits. The investigation targets a bribery scheme involving former Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, who is now a deputy minister.
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