KPK Summons 2 Suspects in Hajj Quota Corruption Case Today

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned two new suspects for questioning in the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption related to additional hajj quotas for the 2023-2024 period. The individuals summoned are Ismail Adham, the Operations Director of PT Makassar Toraja (Maktour), and Asrul Azis Taba, who holds the positions of Chairman of the Association of Haji and Umrah Travel Companies of the Republic of Indonesia (Kesthuri) and Commissioner of PT Raudah Eksati Utama.

The KPK stated that the investigation into the alleged criminal act of corruption concerning the hajj quota for Indonesian pilgrims in 2023-2024 is proceeding. The KPK spokesperson, Budi Prasetyo, confirmed that investigators had scheduled examinations for both suspects. This development follows an earlier announcement on June 1 that the KPK intended to detain two private sector suspects in the case soon.

Previously, the KPK had designated two individuals from the private sector as suspects in March 2026, though no arrests had been made at that time. The KPK had also submitted requests to prevent both suspects from traveling abroad for six months. KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu, explained that investigators are diligently gathering and strengthening evidence for trial. He noted that detentions are time-bound, typically allowing 90-120 working days to complete case files, after which suspects must be released if not charged.

In addition to Adham and Taba, the KPK is also prosecuting former Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, and his special staff, Ishfah Abidal Aziz, alias Gus Alex, in connection with this case. The KPK is pursuing charges based on state financial losses incurred due to the alleged corruption.