JAKARTA - The lawyer for former Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Dodi Abdul Kadir, stated that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was the party that knew the most about the reason for the transfer of his client's detention status to house arrest. The decision, according to him, has gone through the procedures in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Dodi emphasized that Yaqut has been cooperative in undergoing the legal process related to the alleged distribution of additional 2023-2024 Hajj quotas.
"Of course, the KPK is the one who knows the most about the consideration of determining house arrest for Mr. Yaqut. For the record, Mr. Yaqut has always been cooperative and supportive of the KPK's law enforcement efforts," he told reporters, Monday, March 23.
He added that all procedures for transferring detention had been met in accordance with legal provisions. Legal advisors also believe that Yaqut will carry out all obligations set during house arrest.
"Gus Yaqut has always been cooperative and implemented legal provisions, including legal proceedings at the KPK. Therefore, legal advisors believe that Gus Yaqut will carry out all the obligations set out," he said.
It is known that Yaqut officially became a house prisoner since Thursday (19/3/2026) evening after the KPK granted the family's request. The KPK stated that the transfer of detention was not for health reasons, but did not detail other reasons underlying the decision.
The KPK emphasized that the transfer of detention had been carried out in accordance with applicable legal procedures, including provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure (KUHAP).
This step has become a public spotlight because it is considered less transparent. In addition, there are allegations of different treatment of other KPK detainees, who number 81 people.
Information regarding Yaqut's house arrest status also emerged from the statements of another party, namely the wife of former Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer, Silvia Rinita Harefa, after visiting her husband on the Eid al-Fitr.
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