Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board Supports KPK in Expediting Legal Process for Hajj Quota Corruption Case
The Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) supports the Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) efforts to expedite the legal process in the alleged Hajj quota corruption case. The case implicates former Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
PBNU Secretary A’wan KH Abdul Muhaimin stated that the legal process is crucial to quickly clarify the matter and maintain public trust in law enforcement, especially in cases involving the community’s interests and the governance of Hajj pilgrimage arrangements.
“We fully support the KPK in accelerating this case so that it becomes clear, thorough, and provides legal certainty. Swift, professional, and transparent handling is very important so that society gains clarity,” said Abdul in a written statement on Thursday (26/3/2026).
Abdul emphasised that support for expediting the legal process is not a form of judgement, but rather an encouragement for the entire process to proceed in accordance with applicable law, openly, and accountably.
“All parties must respect the legal process. Precisely with an accelerated process, there is no room for prolonged speculation,” said Abdul.
“Let law enforcers work objectively, but that work needs to be completed promptly,” he added.
Abdul, a cleric from Yogyakarta, also supports the KPK’s move to return Yaqut from house arrest to KPK detention.
According to Abdul, this decision must be respected as part of law enforcers’ authority in handling the case based on legal considerations and applicable procedures.
The KPK itself stated that the transfer of Yaqut’s detention, from detention to house arrest and back to detention, was carried out in accordance with the applicable mechanisms and provisions.
“If the KPK views the return to detention as a necessary step in the legal process, then it should be respected. Most importantly, this process runs consistently, fairly, and does not create the impression of differential treatment,” said Abdul.
Abdul added that the alleged Hajj quota corruption case must serve as an important lesson for all parties so that future Hajj pilgrimage arrangements become cleaner, more transparent, and oriented towards serving pilgrims.
“Hajj matters concern the trust of the ummah. Therefore, every alleged deviation must be thoroughly investigated. We hope this law enforcement becomes a momentum for improving Hajj governance to be better and more trusted by society,” he concluded.