Trial begins for ex-minister Yaqut in haj corruption case
The trial of former religious affairs minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas began on Tuesday at the Jakarta Corruption Court, with prosecutors accusing him of abusing his authority in the management of the haj quota three years ago to enrich himself, ministry officials and private travel agencies.
Former Indonesian religious affairs minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas faced trial on Tuesday at the Jakarta Corruption Court, charged with abusing his authority in managing Haj quota. Prosecutors from the Corruption Eradication Commission alleged that Yaqut enriched himself and private travel agencies by distributing extra spots for the 2023 and 2024 Haj seasons.
The extra quota, offered in a special program, provided shorter waiting periods at a higher price. The law caps this special program at 8 percent of the annual national quota. Yaqut allegedly colluded with Ismail Adham and Asrul Aziz Taba to increase the additional quota for travel providers above the prescribed limit.
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