KPK uncovers extortion fees for WNA stay permits in Bali
KPK said agents had to pay “click money” to get KITAS, KITAP and other applications processed.
KPK said agents had to pay “click money” to get KITAS, KITAP and other applications processed.
Investigators seized documents and electronic evidence and are preparing witness summonses to verify the latest findings.
The search broadens the probe into alleged KITAS-KITAP extortion that is said to have yielded Rp145,5 miliar in 2022-2026.
Investigators also clarified that a viral photo of stacked foreign cash was not from the search of Silmy's house in the case.
Investigators also searched the West Jakarta Immigration Office and another suspect's home in a Rp145,5 miliar residency-permit graft case.
The two cases this week involved former BGN leaders and a deputy minister, and ended in their removal from office.
Istana says both ministries are functioning under the ministers for now, while the need for replacements is reviewed.
KPK says alleged extortion in the Directorate General of Immigration generated at least Rp145,5 miliar in 2022-2026.