Bangladesh, June 5 -- Indonesias anti-corruption authorities have launched a major investigation into alleged misconduct within the countrys immigration system, detaining Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs Silmy Karim and seven other officials over accusations of extortion and the acceptance of illicit gratuities. The case has drawn widespread public attention and renewed concerns about corruption within government institutions responsible for public services and immigration management.

The arrests were carried out by Indonesias Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the countrys leading anti-graft agency, which has long played a central role in investigating high-profile corruption cases involving public officials...