Check Former Staff of Yaqut, KPK Probes Alleged Money Flow to Hajj Committee

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is actively investigating claims that money was transferred from the Ministry of Religious Affairs to a special committee of the House of Representatives (DPR) concerning Hajj affairs. The alleged payments are believed to be connected to the allocation of additional Hajj quotas for the 2023-2024 period.

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Wherein in this examination, investigators are exploring and confirming the alleged giving of money from the Ministry of Religious Affairs to the DPR's Hajj Special Committee.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed that investigators questioned Mohammad Nuruzzaman, a special staff member to the Minister of Religious Affairs for the 2022-2024 period, on Wednesday. The questioning aimed to clarify suspicions of money being given to the DPR's Hajj special committee. Prasetyo emphasized the importance of this verification, noting that investigators had previously received similar information.

"So, to explain the position of the alleged payment clearly, investigators need to conduct further investigations with witnesses, including through today's examination," Prasetyo stated. The KPK is examining witness testimonies to ensure consistency with previous statements and to clarify the nature of the alleged transactions.

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So, to explain the position of the alleged payment clearly, investigators need to conduct further investigations with witnesses, including through today's examination.

In addition to Nuruzzaman, the KPK also questioned M. Agus Syafi', Kasubdit of Hajj Special Pilgrimage Permits and Supervision for 2023-2024; Dedy Supriadi, Director of PT Multazam Wisata Rohani; and Andi Alfiah, Director of PT Jazirah Iman. The investigation also involves examining Ishfah Abidal Aziz, also known as Gus Alex, who has been named a suspect in the case. Previously, the KPK announced the questioning of a witness identified as ZA, who allegedly acted as an intermediary for the money transfer to the Hajj committee members, reportedly involving $1 million.

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We will see later. So, from the testimony given by the witness today, of course, it will be reviewed by investigators, and the consistency with the testimony of previous witnesses who have also provided this information and testimony to the investigators will also be seen.

This investigation is part of a broader probe into alleged corruption related to Hajj quotas for 2023-2024, for which the KPK has already named four suspects, including former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

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Regarding the return of $1 million, the fact we found is that there was indeed a witness named ZA who was an intermediary for the handover of money to members of the Special Committee. We have also conducted an examination.