#Haj Quota
Watchdog groups file pretrial motion against KPK over haj quota corruption probe
Two watchdog organizations − the Indonesian Institute for Oversight, Safeguarding, and Law Enforcement (LP3HI) and the People’s Alliance for Justice and Welfare of Indonesia (ARUKKI) − have filed a pretrial motion against the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for its alleged failure in the 2023–2024 Haj quota corruption case.
House, Government agree to lower 2026 haj cost to Rp87.4 million
Social and Religious Affairs Commission VIII of theHouse of Representatives (DPR) and the government have agreed to set the 2026 Haj pilgrimage cost at Rp 87.4 million (US$5,300) per pilgrim, marking a reduction of about Rp2 million from last year’s rate.
Government proposes lower haj pilgrimage costs for 2026
The government has proposed an average haj pilgrimage cost (BPIH) of Rp88,409,365 (US$5,360) per pilgrim for the 1447 Hijri/2026 Haj season, marking a Rp1 million decrease from the previous year.
KPK uncovers widespread bribery in haj quota distribution, nearly Rp100 B seized
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to uncover new evidence in its ongoing investigation into corruption involving Indonesia’s Haj quota system, revealing fraudulent practices behind what should have been a transparent and fair allocation process.
KPK seizes US$1.6 million in cash, assets in alleged haj quota graft case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confiscated more than US$1.6 million (Rp26.2 billion) in cash, vehicles, and property as part of its probe into alleged corruption in the allocation and management of haj quotas at the Religious Affairs Ministry in the period of 2023–2024.
KPK bars former religious affairs minister from overseas travel amidst haj quota graft probe
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has imposed a six-month travel ban on former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas as part of its investigation into alleged corruption in the allocation of Indonesia’s 2024 Haj quota, which is estimated to have caused over Rp1 trillion (US$240 million) in state losses.