Indonesian Deputy Minister of Immigration Detained for Corruption
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained Deputy Minister of Immigration Silmy Karim and former Acting Director General of Immigration Saffar Godam on corruption charges. Both are suspected of involvement in irregularities related to immigration services. This case highlights the KPK's ongoing efforts to combat corruption among public officials in Indonesia.
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