Former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut's Detention Suspended for Digestive Illness Treatment at Police Hospital
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has granted a suspension of detention to former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas. The suspension was issued because Yaqut requires hospital treatment for a digestive tract illness.
“Today, Wednesday (24/6), investigators suspended the detention of suspect YCQ. The suspension was carried out based on the results of a medical examination which required the individual to undergo inpatient care at the Kramat Jati Police Hospital,” KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo told reporters on Wednesday (24/6/2026).
“Based on medical information, the individual is suffering from a digestive tract ailment,” Budi continued.
Budi stated that this suspension of detention is the suspect’s right to obtain healthcare. He also confirmed that investigators will continue to supervise Yaqut during the suspension period.
“This suspension is to ensure the basic rights of a suspect remain fulfilled,” said Budi.
“Investigators will continue to monitor his health progress, while also ensuring the investigation process proceeds as it should,” he added.
In this hajj quota corruption case, the KPK has named four suspects, all of whom have been detained. They are: former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas; Yaqut’s former special staff member, Ishfah Abidal Azis alias Gus Alex; the Operational Director of PT Makassar Toraja (Maktour), Ismail Adham; and the Chairman of the Kesthuri Association, Asrul Azis Taba.
The KPK suspects that Ismail and Asrul gave money to Yaqut in his capacity as former Religious Affairs Minister. The money was allegedly handed over through an intermediary, Yaqut’s former special staff member, Gus Alex.
Ismail is suspected of giving USD 30,000 to Gus Alex. Ismail is also alleged to have handed over USD 5,000 to the former Director General of Hajj and Umrah at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in 2024, Hilman Latief.
The KPK stated that state losses in this case amount to Rp 622 billion. This figure is the result of calculations by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).