KPK Targets Other Parties Involved in Hajj Quota Manipulation Besides Yaqut
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has emphasised that the investigation into the alleged corruption in the organisation and distribution of Hajj quotas will not stop at the two suspects alone. The anti-corruption agency is now targeting the involvement of other parties suspected of having a major role in the chaos surrounding the quota distribution.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo revealed that the investigation team is strengthening the case construction to ensnare other actors with crucial roles.
“In the investigation of the case, the investigators will certainly continue to explore whether there are roles from other parties that have significant, crucial roles in the construction related to this Hajj quota,” said Budi Prasetyo in Jakarta on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
Deepening Through Examination of Former Minister of Religious Affairs
The pursuit of other parties is being conducted through a series of witness and suspect examinations. Most recently, investigators again sought information from former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (YCQ) on Wednesday (25/3), to further explore the deviant quota distribution mechanism.
Although they have obtained several potential names, the KPK is keeping the identities of the targeted parties tightly under wraps. Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, promised significant developments to be announced to the public soon.
“We’ll hold a press conference later,” said Asep Guntur Rahayu briefly when met at the KPK’s Red and White Building in South Jakarta.
Alleged 50-50 Quota Manipulation
So far, the KPK has named two main suspects, namely former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (YCQ) and former Special Staff to the Minister of Religious Affairs, Isfan Abidal Aziz (IAA) alias Gus Alex. The core of this scandal lies in the distribution of an additional quota of 20,000 pilgrims that did not comply with regulations.
According to the rules, the quota should have been divided in a 92 per cent proportion for regular Hajj and 8 per cent for special Hajj. However, in reality, the quota was split equally at 50 per cent each, which is suspected to have created opportunities for corrupt practices.
To date, the KPK has examined a series of Ministry of Religious Affairs officials up to Umrah travel service providers to complete the case file before it is handed over to the court.