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Indonesia KPK transfers Hajj quota case to prosecutors

Overview

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues its probe into former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqu​t Cholil Qoumas (Gus Yaqut) over the alleged 2023‑2024 Hajj‑quota corruption scheme. The investigation, launched in August 2025, named Yaqut a suspect in January 2026 and later added a former staff member and two travel‑agency executives. A State Audit Board audit estimated potential state losses of about Rp 622 billion.

Yaqut was first detained in March 2026, briefly placed under house arrest, and then returned to KPK custody. He was transferred to the Police Hospital Kramat Jati in East Jakarta on 24 June 2026 for severe gastrointestinal problems, underwent surgery on 29 June, and remains under medical observation.

On 14 July 2026 the KPK handed over the complete case file, evidence and the four suspects—Yaqut, his former special staff Ishfah Abidal Aziz (Gus Alex), PT Makassar Toraja operational director Ismail Adham, and Asrul Azis Taba, head of the Kesthuri association—to the public prosecutor. The prosecutor has up to 14 days to draft an indictment for the anti‑corruption court, and Yaqut has said he is ready for an open trial.

KPK officials say the investigative stage is concluded, but medical monitoring of Yaqut will continue to ensure his health rights are protected as the legal process moves forward.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Former Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and Co-Accused Face Trial After KPK Transfers Hajj Quota Corruption Files

    KPK handed over the hajj‑quota corruption case against former minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and three co‑accused to prosecutors, initiating a public trial with a 14‑day deadline for indictment.

  2. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's former minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas under post‑operative monitoring by anti‑corruption commission

    Indonesia's ex‑religion minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, detained in a Hajj‑quota corruption probe, is under post‑surgery observation by the KPK, which continues to monitor his health and the case.

  3. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Former Indonesian Minister Gus Yaqut taken to police hospital during hajj‑quota corruption probe

    Indonesia's KPK moved former minister Gus Yaqut to a police hospital for treatment amid a high‑profile hajj‑quota corruption case, continuing to monitor his health for the ongoing legal process.

  4. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Former Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas Sent to Hospital After KPK Detention Transfer

    Indonesia's KPK transferred former minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas to a police hospital for severe digestive issues, a move praised by his wife.

  5. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Yaqut Cholil Qoumas Hospitalized After KPK Grants Medical Parole

    Former minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas was granted medical parole by KPK and moved to a Jakarta police hospital amid serious gastrointestinal illness, as his wife praised the decision.

Sources

antaranews.com · beritajatim.com · ekbis.harianjogja.com · lateoriadelcomplotto.com · m.jpnn.com · matamata.com · mediaindonesia.com · nasional.sindonews.com · news.liputan6.com · portadaestrela.com · republika.co.id · rmol.id · us.politik.news.viva.co.id