KPK to Analyse Religious Affairs Minister's Report on Private Jet Use for Building Inauguration in Takalar
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has reported to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) regarding the provision of a private jet by former Regional Representative Council (DPD) Chairman Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO) for travel to the inauguration of the Balai Sarkiah building in Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi. The KPK will now analyse the report.
“We will carry out verification first — verification including the completeness of the required documents,” said KPK Director of Gratification and Public Services Arif Waluyo at the KPK’s ACLC building in South Jakarta on Monday (23/2/2026).
Waluyo stated that the results of the analysis would be announced 30 working days after the report was filed. He said the KPK would determine the status of the private jet facility used by Nasaruddin for travel to Takalar.
“We have a deadline of 30 working days to determine the status — whether it becomes state property or belongs to the recipient. Subsequently, if we issue a decree requiring, for instance, compensation or a replacement payment, we will convey that through the decree stating ‘this must be reimbursed by such an amount’. That is the practical process,” he explained.
Previously, Nasaruddin Umar had reported a suspected gratification involving his use of OSO’s private jet to travel to the inauguration of the Balai Sarkiah building in Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi.
“I came here to report this matter (riding the jet). And thankfully, it has all proceeded smoothly,” Nasaruddin said at the KPK’s ACLC building in South Jakarta on Monday (23/2).
The Ministry of Religious Affairs had previously clarified the matter of the private jet. The ministry stated that the jet was provided by former DPD Chairman Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO), who was the event organiser.
“Mr OSO specifically invited and expressed his hope that the Balai Sarkiah would be inaugurated by the Religious Affairs Minister. Mr OSO took the initiative to arrange a private jet for the Minister so that he could attend amidst his packed schedule,” said Head of the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Bureau of Public Relations and Communication Thobib Al Asyhar, as quoted from the ministry’s official website on Thursday (19/2).
“All modes of transport for the journey were arranged by the organiser,” he added.
He stated that the inauguration took place on Sunday (15/2). The Balai Sarkiah building, located in Sabintang Sub-district, serves as a centre for religious and social activities in South Sulawesi.