KPK to Re-summon Maktour Boss This Week Over Hajj Quota Case

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is set to summon Fuad Hasan Masyhur, the owner of PT Makassar Toraja (Maktour), again this week for questioning in an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption related to hajj pilgrimage quotas. The KPK confirmed its intention to proceed with the examination despite the completion of the hajj season and the return of many pilgrim groups.

Fuad Hasan Masyhur had previously failed to appear for a KPK summons on June 2, 2026, citing his pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. In a response letter, he pledged cooperation with the commission upon his return. The KPK views his testimony as crucial, especially as the investigation expands with the naming of new suspects.

The KPK has identified Ismail Adham, Maktour's operational director, and Asrul Azis Taba, chairman of the Association of Indonesian Hajj and Umrah Travel Services (Kesthuri), as new suspects. This development follows earlier designations of former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and his former special staff, Ishfah Abidal Aziz, as suspects in the case. The investigation centers on allegations of manipulating additional hajj quotas granted by Saudi Arabia.

According to KPK officials, the suspects are accused of arranging the distribution of special hajj quotas, allegedly in a quid pro quo arrangement with the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Investigators allege that Ismail and Asrul facilitated the allocation of these quotas to companies affiliated with Maktour and Asrul's network, resulting in significant illicit profits. The KPK estimates Maktour gained approximately Rp 27.8 billion in 2024, while eight other affiliated Hajj and Umrah Organizers (PIHK) allegedly profited Rp 40.8 billion. Payments allegedly made by Ismail and Asrul to ministry officials are seen as evidence of this corrupt scheme.

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Because we know that the organization of the hajj pilgrimage has already started to finish, there are already several groups who have returned, and we are making sure that we will still conduct the examination of the person concerned.