KPK Assures Yaqut's House Arrest Will Not Hinder Investigation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has guaranteed that the change in detention status for former Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, from prison to house arrest will not disrupt the legal process. The anti-corruption agency is currently focused on finalising the case file for the alleged corruption involving the 2024 Hajj quota.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stressed that the investigation team is working quickly to complete the investigation documents so that the case can soon proceed to the prosecution stage.
“The change in the type of detention is guaranteed not to hinder the investigation process. We will soon complete the investigation file so that it can be handed over to the prosecution stage,” said Budi in his official statement on Sunday (22/3/2026).
Regarding the controversy over the change in status, Budi explained that every suspect has the right to apply for a change in the type of detention. However, the final decision depends entirely on the objective and subjective assessment by the field investigation team.
“An application can be submitted, which will then be reviewed by the investigators. Because the authority for detention lies with the investigators,” he added.
Budi explained that the investigators’ decision has been in effect since Thursday night (19/3/2026), following an application submitted by the family of the suspect in the alleged 2024 Hajj quota corruption case.
Budi stated that the decision has undergone a thorough legal review. The legal basis used is Article 108 paragraphs (1) and (11) of Law Number 20 of 2025 concerning the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP).
That article regulates the types of detention places and the investigators’ authority to change detention status based on certain considerations.
“We assure that the temporary change in detention is in accordance with the provisions and procedures for investigation and detention of a suspect,” said Budi.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the change in detention status for former Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, from detention centre (rutan) to house arrest is temporary.
Former Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, is now under house arrest. ICW assesses this as highly risky due to the potential loss of evidence in the Hajj quota corruption case.
ICW urges the KPK’s supervisory board to examine the anti-corruption agency’s leadership after changing the detention status of former Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, from prison to house arrest.
ICW criticises the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for changing the detention status of former Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, from detention centre (rutan) to house arrest.
The KPK has officially detained former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (YCQ) until 31 March 2026 in connection with the Hajj quota corruption case. See the full details here.
Gus Alex’s initial role in this case was to coordinate the implementation of special Hajj worship (PIHK) in Indonesia for the distribution of additional quotas.
Further investigations are also being conducted by examining other witnesses. Details of receipts will be revealed during the trial.
KPK investigators are seeking additional evidence to strengthen the proof against Yaqut and Gus Alex in the trial.
Yaqut’s detention is important to accelerate the legal process and clarify the flow of the case being investigated.
Zaenur also mentioned that in KPK’s case handling practices, determining a suspect followed by detention is often done when the case is deemed ready.