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        "id": 1608524,
        "msgid": "corruption-and-misconduct-commission-formally-detains-former-religion-minister-yaqut-1773320099",
        "date": "2026-03-12 19:10:59",
        "title": "Corruption and Misconduct Commission Formally Detains Former Religion Minister Yaqut",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Corruption and Misconduct Commission (KPK) has formally detained former Religion Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas in connection with a corruption case involving hajj quota irregularities. Yaqut, who was designated a suspect in January 2026, was held after questioning and proclaimed his innocence, stating he had not accepted any money and that his policies were solely intended for the welfare of pilgrims.",
        "content": "<p>The Corruption and Misconduct Commission (KPK) has formally detained\nformer Religion Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas in connection with a\ncorruption case involving hajj quota irregularities. He was previously\ndesignated as a suspect in January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The detention occurred following an interrogation session that\nconcluded at 18:45 Western Indonesian Time. According to reports, Yaqut\narrived at the KPK building at 13:05 on Thursday, 12 March 2026. He was\nseen wearing an orange detention vest and was escorted from the second\nfloor of the KPK building with his hands in handcuffs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have never received a single rupiah from the case being levelled\nagainst me,\u201d Yaqut stated as he was being escorted by the KPK on\nThursday, 12 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd I implemented all these policies solely for the safety of the\npilgrims,\u201d he added.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/corruption-and-misconduct-commission-formally-detains-former-religion-minister-yaqut-1773320099",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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