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        "id": 1726099,
        "msgid": "both-at-kpk-gus-yaqut-sends-regards-to-gus-ipul-1778226952",
        "date": "2026-05-08 13:52:29",
        "title": "Both at KPK, Gus Yaqut Sends Regards to Gus Ipul",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, known as Gus Yaqut and a suspect in the alleged Hajj quota corruption case, appeared before the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday for the extension of his detention period by another 30 days, as the investigation continues with ongoing witness examinations. During his appearance, Gus Yaqut sent greetings to Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf, or Gus Ipul, who was at the KPK the same day to consult on procurement processes at the ministry and seek advice to prevent corruption in strategic presidential programmes like the People's School initiative for 2026. The KPK is also intensively examining Hajj service organisers following the naming of two new suspects in the case.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, VIVA \u2013 Former Minister of Religious Affairs and suspect in\nthe alleged Hajj quota corruption case, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas or Gus\nYaqut, was once again summoned by the KPK on Friday, 8 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The summoning of Gus Yaqut was to extend the detention period for the\nnext phase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis second detention extension is for the next 30 days. This\nextension is needed because the investigation is still ongoing, and\ninvestigators are continuing to examine several witnesses,\u201d said KPK\nspokesperson Budi Prasetyo when confirmed by reporters.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, based on observations, Gus Yaqut left the KPK building\naround 10:36 WIB wearing an orange vest.<\/p>\n<p>Before entering the detention vehicle, Gus Yaqut did not say anything\nabout today\u2019s summoning. Instead, he entrusted greetings for Social\nMinister Saifullah Yusuf or Gus Ipul.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing (to say). Greetings to Gus Ipul, yes,\u201d said Gus Yaqut\nbriefly to the media.<\/p>\n<p>It is known that on the same day, Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf or\nGus Ipul was holding an audience with the KPK. His visit was to consult\nand report developments regarding the procurement of goods and services\nat the Ministry of Social Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister\u2019s visit was also to seek input and criticism. This is\nbecause the procurement to be carried out by the Ministry of Social\nAffairs will take place in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are also starting the implementation of procurement in 2026; we\nwant the President\u2019s strategic programmes, especially the People\u2019s\nSchool, not to be tainted by corruption practices,\u201d said Gus Ipul.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, regarding Gus Yaqut, his detention period has been\nextended for the next 30 days. This extension is because investigators\nare still conducting the investigation related to the alleged Hajj quota\ncorruption case.<\/p>\n<p>The KPK is also conducting marathon examinations of several Hajj\nSpecial Worship Organisers (PIHK) following the determination of two new\nsuspects, namely the Operational Director of PT Makassar Toraja\n(Maktour), Ismail Adham, and the Commissioner of PT Raudah Eksati Utama\nas well as Chairman of the Kesthuri Association, Asrul Azis Taba.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/both-at-kpk-gus-yaqut-sends-regards-to-gus-ipul-1778226952",
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