Hoax! Natalius Pigai approves Yaqut as house detainee

Jakarta (ANTARA/JACX) – A post on the social media platform Facebook claims that Indonesia’s Minister of Human Rights, Natalius Pigai, has approved former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas to become a house detainee. The post also states that this decision does not violate human rights. The following is the narrative in the post: “Pigai explains Yaqut’s corruption according to procedure: according to me, that does not violate human rights.” However, is it true that Natalius Pigai approved Yaqut becoming a house detainee? Explanation: Based on investigations, no official statements or reports from credible media have been found stating that Natalius Pigai ever issued such approval. The Ministry of Human Rights through its official social media account has also confirmed that information quoting Natalius Pigai’s name, including regarding house detention and statements on corruption, was never issued by him. Therefore, the claim that Natalius Pigai approved Yaqut Cholil Qoumas becoming a house detainee is untrue information or a hoax. Claim: Natalius Pigai approves Yaqut as house detainee Rating: Hoax