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KPK Unveils Source of Rp100 Billion in Haji Quota Corruption Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed the source of nearly Rp100 billion seized during an investigation into a corruption case involving additional haji quotas for this year's pilgrimage.
According to KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo, the money was taken from Penyelenggara Ibadah Haji Khusus (PIHK), which is responsible for managing the haji pilgrimage. Several travel agencies and individuals have returned the money to the KPK as part of their cooperation with the investigation.
Budi explained that there were various methods used by those involved in the corruption, including offering "kutipan" or bribes to officials at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
"The money was taken from PIHK. There are several ways it was done, including by accelerating the process and giving 'kutipan' to certain individuals and officials," Budi said during a press conference at KPK's headquarters in Jakarta on Monday (6/10).
The KPK is still investigating and has identified several individuals who were involved in the corruption. The agency is working together with the Financial Transaction Analysis and Reporting Centre (PPATK) to track down the flow of money.
Based on preliminary calculations, the KPK estimates that the state suffered losses of Rp1 trillion as a result of the corruption. This figure will be coordinated further with the State Audit Board (BPK).
The KPK has also prevented three individuals from traveling abroad for six months: former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, his staff Ishfah Abidal Aziz, and Maktour Travel owner Fuad Hasan Masyhur.
During the investigation, the KPK conducted searches at several locations, including the homes of Yaqut and other officials, as well as offices in Jakarta. A number of documents, electronic evidence, vehicles, and properties were seized as part of the investigation.
The case is still ongoing, with the KPK working to uncover the full extent of the corruption and identify all those involved.
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed the source of nearly Rp100 billion seized during an investigation into a corruption case involving additional haji quotas for this year's pilgrimage.
According to KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo, the money was taken from Penyelenggara Ibadah Haji Khusus (PIHK), which is responsible for managing the haji pilgrimage. Several travel agencies and individuals have returned the money to the KPK as part of their cooperation with the investigation.
Budi explained that there were various methods used by those involved in the corruption, including offering "kutipan" or bribes to officials at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
"The money was taken from PIHK. There are several ways it was done, including by accelerating the process and giving 'kutipan' to certain individuals and officials," Budi said during a press conference at KPK's headquarters in Jakarta on Monday (6/10).
The KPK is still investigating and has identified several individuals who were involved in the corruption. The agency is working together with the Financial Transaction Analysis and Reporting Centre (PPATK) to track down the flow of money.
Based on preliminary calculations, the KPK estimates that the state suffered losses of Rp1 trillion as a result of the corruption. This figure will be coordinated further with the State Audit Board (BPK).
The KPK has also prevented three individuals from traveling abroad for six months: former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, his staff Ishfah Abidal Aziz, and Maktour Travel owner Fuad Hasan Masyhur.
During the investigation, the KPK conducted searches at several locations, including the homes of Yaqut and other officials, as well as offices in Jakarta. A number of documents, electronic evidence, vehicles, and properties were seized as part of the investigation.
The case is still ongoing, with the KPK working to uncover the full extent of the corruption and identify all those involved.