The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Gives A Sign Of Allegations Of Corruption In The Implementation Of Upgrading Hajj Immediately Goes To Investigation

Acting Deputy For Enforcement And Execution Of The KPK Asep Guntur Rahayu/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said the investigation into alleged corruption in the implementation of the Hajj at the Ministry of Religion was still ongoing. This case is said to be entering a new chapter soon.

"In the near future, hopefully we can move on to a more certain stage," said Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Asep Guntur Rahayu to reporters quoted from the Indonesian KPK YouTube, Friday, July 18.

Even so, Asep said that requests for information against related parties were still being made.

"Please wait," said the KPK Director of Investigation.

"Some of us ask for information here regarding the hajj issue, ... please support it," continued Asep.

Previously reported, 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, one of which was by summoning Khalid Basalamah, who is the preacher and owner of the Uhud Tour.

"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.