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        "id": 1632253,
        "msgid": "kpk-responds-to-criticism-after-yaqut-spends-eid-at-home-1774342284",
        "date": "2026-03-24 15:24:17",
        "title": "KPK Responds to Criticism After Yaqut Spends Eid at Home",
        "author": "Teguh Firmansyah",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has addressed public criticism regarding its decision to grant house arrest to former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, a suspect in the Hajj quota case, allowing him to spend Eid at home. KPK confirmed that Yaqut returned to the detention centre on 24 March following a health assessment, emphasising procedural adherence and expressing gratitude for public support. This case also involves former ministerial staffer Isfan Abidal Aziz as a co-suspect, highlighting ongoing anti-corruption efforts amid the festive period.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA \u2013 The KPK is aware of the numerous\ncriticisms following its temporary placement of former Minister of\nReligious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (YCQ) under house arrest. Yaqut\nwas granted permission for house arrest despite his status as a suspect\nin the Hajj quota case.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe would like to express our utmost gratitude for the support from\nthe public in our handling of the Hajj quota case processes,\u201d said KPK\nDeputy for Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu, to reporters\non Tuesday (24\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The KPK assured that Yaqut has returned to the KPK Detention Centre\non 24 March.<\/p>\n<p>The KPK stated that the decision to return Yaqut to the detention\ncentre was made on 23 March. However, Yaqut did not immediately return\nto the detention centre because he underwent a health test.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn yesterday, 23 March, Monday, based on the institution\u2019s decision,\nwe have transferred the detention of Mr YCQ back to the state detention\ncentre at K4 in the KPK building. Why perhaps the process from yesterday\nwas not immediate (to the detention centre), it had to wait until\ntoday,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to Asep Guntur, there is a procedure that must be followed,\nnamely conducting a health assessment. The health assessment was carried\nout since yesterday afternoon at the Central Police Hospital in Kramat\nJati.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy was Kramat Jati chosen? Of course, first because it is close to\nMr YCQ\u2019s residence and also the availability of equipment and expert\ndoctors there,\u201d said Asep.<\/p>\n<p>Asep did not forget to thank the entire public who supported the KPK\nin handling the Hajj quota case. Asep also apologised at this Eid\nmoment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd at the same time, this is still in the Eid atmosphere, on behalf\nof the KPK institution, we convey Minal Aidin Wal Faizin, please forgive\nus for any physical and spiritual shortcomings,\u201d said Asep.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the KPK had previously named Yaqut as a suspect along\nwith former Special Staff to the Minister of Religious Affairs Isfan\nAbidal Aziz (IAA) alias Gus Alex.<\/p>",
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