JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to investigate allegations of corruption in determining quotas and organizing Hajj at the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) in 2023-2025. Information collection was carried out by examining Khalid Basalamah, a preacher.
KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo said Ustaz Khalid Basamalah was questioned at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, June 23.
"It is true that the person concerned was examined, asked for his statement regarding the (investigation, red) Hajj case," Budi told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, June 23.
Budi said the preacher was cooperative in providing information from investigators. It is hoped that his attitude will be imitated by all parties.
"Of course this is also important for other parties to then cooperate and convey known information and information," he said.
"So that the handling of cases related to this pilgrimage can be effectively and can be immediately clear," he continued.
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As previously reported, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating allegations of corruption in determining quotas and organizing Hajj at the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) in 2023-2025. The current process is still under investigation.
"Yes, that's right (there is an investigation into the alleged corruption in determining the quota and implementation of Hajj at the Ministry of Religion, ed)," said Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Asep Guntur Rahayu when confirmed by reporters, Thursday, June 19.
Asep did not want to talk further about the investigation which was carried out behind closed doors. However, a number of related parties began to be summoned by investigators.
The alleged corruption has been reported several times. The name of former Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas was also dragged into it.
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