Ex-Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and others to face trial as case files transferred

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially transferred the investigation files for four suspects, including former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, to prosecutors. This marks a significant step towards the trial in a corruption case involving the determination of quotas and the organization of the Hajj pilgrimage for the years 2023–2024.

The four suspects are Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, former Minister of Religious Affairs; Ishfah Abidal Aziz, former Special Staff to the Minister; Ismail Adham, Director of Operations at PT Makassar Toraja (Maktour); and Asrul Azis Taba, Chairman of the Indonesian Hajj Travel Companies Association (Kesthuri).

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Today, Tuesday (14/7), investigators and the KPK Public Prosecutor's Office (JPU) carried out the handover of case files, evidence, and suspects in the alleged corruption case related to Hajj quotas for the organization of Indonesian Hajj pilgrimage in 2023–2024.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) that investigators and prosecutors had completed the handover of case files, evidence, and suspects. "Today, Tuesday (14/7), investigators and the KPK Public Prosecutor's Office (JPU) carried out the handover of case files, evidence, and suspects in the alleged corruption case related to Hajj quotas for the organization of Indonesian Hajj pilgrimage in 2023–2024," Budi told reporters.

This handover signifies that the investigation phase is complete and the case is moving into the prosecution stage. The KPK prosecutors now have 14 days to prepare the indictment before the case is submitted to the corruption court. Yaqut Cholil Qoumas's pre-trial motion had previously been rejected by the South Jakarta District Court.

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The JPU has a maximum of 14 days to prepare and submit the indictment to the corruption court.