Latest news and articles about hajj corruption from NEX English
The defense team for former Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, has denied any allegations of receiving or providing money in a corruption case related to Hajj quotas. This statement comes in response to media reports suggesting the existence of funds linked to the case.
The Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) announced that it has received financial returns from multiple parties linked to a corruption case concerning the Hajj lottery, not just from preacher Khalid Basalmah. This comes amid extensive investigations into corruption in Hajj organization.
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues its investigation into the role of the Sathu Forum, focusing on prominent preacher Khalid Basalmeh. This inquiry is part of a broader corruption case involving the allocation of additional Hajj quotas for 2023 and 2024.
Indonesian preacher Khalid Zaid Abdullah Basalmeh announced that he has not contacted Ibn Mas'ud since the start of investigations into a corruption case related to Hajj quotas. This statement followed his questioning by the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission.
Khalid Zaid Abdullah Basalmeh confirmed he was summoned as a witness in corruption investigations related to Hajj decisions. This follows the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission's inquiry into a controversial case.
In a significant development regarding the corruption case linked to the Hajj lottery in Indonesia, renowned preacher Khalid Basalmeh denied any knowledge of financial involvement. This statement came after his questioning by the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Indonesian preacher Khalid Zaid Abdullah Basalmeh announced the return of <strong>8.4 billion rupiah</strong> to the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) amid ongoing investigations into a corruption case related to hajj quotas. This announcement followed his questioning as a witness in a highly controversial case.
Indonesian preacher Khalid Basalamah has denied any communication with former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas during his questioning by Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission. This statement comes amid ongoing investigations into a corruption case related to Hajj allocations.
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned an employee from the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) as a witness in ongoing investigations into corruption related to the Hajj quota. This summons follows the initiation of investigations in August 2025.
The head of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission, Setio Budianto, announced that he has not received any summons from the Oversight Committee regarding the case of Yaqut Choli Qoumas, who is accused of corruption related to Hajj quotas. This comes amid increasing public pressure to follow up on the investigations.
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced the potential for new charges in a corruption case related to the Hajj quota, identifying the roles of certain individuals in organizing the pilgrimage. This follows the arrest of several former officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned more Hajj organizing offices following the identification of two suspects in a corruption case linked to Hajj lottery. Investigations indicate financial losses estimated at <strong>622 billion rupiah</strong>.
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced it will continue its investigations into corruption related to the Hajj lottery, identifying new suspects in the case. This follows extensive investigations that began in August 2025.
Reports indicate that Ismail Adham, the operations director of Makatur, and Asroel Aziz, head of the Indonesian Hajj and Umrah Companies Association, have submitted requests for additional Hajj quotas for the year 1445 AH (2024 AD). This comes as the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission investigates allegations of corruption related to Hajj quota distribution.
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed the involvement of the operations director of Makator in offering bribes amounting to <strong>$30,000</strong> to an advisor of the Minister of Religious Affairs, as part of a broad investigation into corruption related to the Hajj lottery for 2023-2024.