Reported to Dewas, KPK Claims Transfer of Yaqut's Detention Status Followed Procedure
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has emphasised that the transfer of the detention status of former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas from detention centre to house arrest was carried out in accordance with procedures.
This statement was made in response to a report by the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI) to the KPK Supervisory Board (Dewas) regarding the controversy over the transfer of Yaqut’s detention in the alleged corruption case of the 2023-2024 Hajj quota.
Nevertheless, Budi stated that the KPK respects every report submitted by the public to the Dewas as part of the public control mechanism.
He said that public participation is an important element in maintaining the accountability and integrity of the KPK.
Budi stated that the KPK remains committed to carrying out its anti-corruption duties in a transparent, accountable, and responsible manner.
In addition, it is also open to all forms of supervision as part of efforts to maintain public trust.
Coordinator of the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI) Boyamin Saiman reported the KPK leadership and enforcement ranks to the KPK Supervisory Board (Dewas), on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
The report concerns the controversy over the transfer of the detention status of former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas in the alleged 2023-2024 Hajj quota corruption case.
“I came here to submit a letter addressed to the KPK Supervisory Board regarding the transfer to house arrest of suspect YCQ, the former Minister of Religious Affairs,” said Boyamin at the Merah Putih Building, Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Boyamin said that there are several points of complaint submitted to the KPK Dewas. First, the KPK leadership is alleged to have allowed external interference without reporting it to the Dewas.
“This contradicts the statement of KPK Enforcement Deputy Asep Guntur, who said that YCQ was suffering from GERD and asthma,” he said.
Third, KPK Enforcement Deputy Asep Guntur did not conduct health tests and checks through competent doctors in ordering the transfer of Yaqut’s house arrest.