Former Indonesian Minister Released from Detention Due to Digestive Illness

Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, the former Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, has been temporarily released from the detention center of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) due to a digestive illness. The KPK confirmed that the decision to postpone his detention was made after medical examinations revealed he required hospitalization.

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The investigators carried out the postponement of detention for suspect YCQ. The postponement was based on the results of a doctor's examination which subsequently required the person concerned to undergo inpatient treatment at the Police Hospital in Kramatjati.

KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that Qoumas's temporary release, or "pembantaran," began on June 24, 2026. This measure was taken by KPK investigators after considering the health condition of the former chairman of GP Ansor. "The investigators carried out the postponement of detention for suspect YCQ. The postponement was based on the results of a doctor's examination which subsequently required the person concerned to undergo inpatient treatment at the Police Hospital in Kramatjati," Prasetyo said.

Medical information received by the KPK indicates that Yaqut is suffering from a gastrointestinal ailment. This condition has led to his temporary release from KPK custody for the second time. "Based on medical information, the person concerned is experiencing illness in the digestive tract," Prasetyo added.

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Based on medical information, the person concerned is experiencing illness in the digestive tract.

Prasetyo assured that the postponement is intended to ensure Yaqut's basic rights as a suspect are met. He emphasized that the KPK will continue to closely monitor Yaqut's health status throughout his treatment and ensure that the investigation proceeds as planned. "The investigators will continue to monitor his health developments while ensuring the investigation process proceeds as it should," he stated.

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The investigators will continue to monitor his health developments while ensuring the investigation process proceeds as it should.