Former Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas Hospitalized Amid Corruption Probe

Former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, currently detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on suspicion of corruption related to Hajj quota determination for 2023-2024, has been temporarily moved to a hospital due to illness. Yaqut was admitted to the Police Hospital (RS Polri) after complaining of a digestive ailment.

The KPK confirmed that they are monitoring Yaqut's condition and are awaiting assessments from the medical team to decide when he will return to the KPK detention center. "The KPK is waiting for the development of his health condition, according to the needs of medical treatment by the team of doctors," said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo.

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The KPK is waiting for the development of his health condition, according to the needs of medical treatment by the team of doctors.

Despite the hospitalization, the KPK emphasized that Yaqut, who is a suspect in the Hajj quota corruption case, remains under their surveillance. The agency assured that his detention and monitoring continue even as he receives medical care. The decision to hospitalize him was made to ensure his basic rights as a suspect are met while undergoing treatment.

Yaqut's detention followed the rejection of his pre-trial motion by the South Jakarta District Court a day prior. The corruption charges stem from allegations concerning the determination of quotas and the organization of the Hajj pilgrimage during his tenure.

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Of course, the KPK team conducts supervision of YQC.