Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is processing the return of hajj quota corruption suspect and former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas from house arrest back to detention, following a health check on March 23, 2026.
Former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (Gus Yaqut), a suspect in the 2023-2024 hajj quota corruption case causing Rp622 billion in state losses, underwent his first comprehensive health check on March 23, 2026, at RS Bhayangkara Tingkat I Raden Said Sukanto in East Jakarta. This follows his temporary shift to house arrest on March 19—approved after a family request on March 17, which drew criticism for his absence from Idul Fitri prayers. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed the process to return him to the Gedung Merah Putih Branch State Detention House, stating developments would be updated. Yaqut's lawyer, Dodi S Abdulkadir, affirmed compliance: 'Mr. Yaqut has always been cooperative and supportive of KPK's law enforcement efforts.' The investigation continues, with KPK noting other suspects may request similar arrangements.
