KPK Uncovers Alleged Extortion in Foreign National Residence Permits

by Anup Shukla · June 7, 2026

KPK Uncovers Alleged Extortion in Foreign National Residence Permits - RakyatPost.co

According to information presented by the KPK (Anti-Corruption Commission), residence permit applicants were allegedly asked to pay an additional fee ranging from Rp1 million to Rp1.5 million per person to expedite the administrative process. The money was reportedly collected outside the official regulations of Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) applicable to immigration services.

The spokesperson for the Corruption Eradication Commission, Budi Prasetyo, revealed that this practice allegedly took place in a structured manner by exploiting the needs of applicants who wished to obtain their residence permits more quickly.

In the scheme currently being investigated, applicants who only paid the official rate reportedly faced the risk of administrative processing delays. Another allegation indicates the existence of obstacles in document verification or approval if the additional fees requested by certain rogue officials were not provided.

The services allegedly targeted by this practice include the processing of Limited Stay Permits (ITAS), Permanent Stay Permits (KITAP), residence permit extensions, and the status-change process for immigration documents. All of these services actually have official rates regulated through the government’s PNBP provisions.

This case has drawn attention because it concerns public services directly related to foreign nationals living or working in Indonesia. Governance observers assess that such practices have the potential to damage trust in the public service system and create uncertainty for applicants.

The KPK emphasized that the public and immigration service applicants should only pay fees in accordance with the official regulations in force. Any request for additional payment outside the established mechanism can be categorized as a violation and potentially enters the realm of corruption offenses.

The investigation into this case is also part of an effort to strengthen transparency and accountability in public services within the immigration sector. Several parties hope that the investigation of this matter can provide a deterrent effect while simultaneously improving the service system to make it cleaner and more professional.

The exposure of alleged extortion in the management of foreign national residence permits once again highlights the importance of oversight in public services. The KPK asserted that it will continue to look deeper into the case to ensure that every violation detrimental to the public and the state can be processed in accordance with applicable legal provisions.