BPK Is Still Calculating State Losses

On the other hand, the KPK stated that the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) is still calculating the value of state financial losses. The KPK associates this process with the character of the case that uses allegations of corruption articles that require proof of state losses.

The KPK had previously conveyed an initial estimate of the potential loss, which was said to be able to reach around Rp 1 trillion. However, the KPK emphasized that the definitive value is still awaiting official calculation results.

Two Suspects, Not Yet Detained

In addition to Yaqut, the KPK stated that it had named another suspect, namely Ishfah Abidal Aziz, known as Gus Alex, who was referred to as a former special staff during Yaqut's tenure. Until this development was conveyed, the KPK stated that neither of them had been detained.

The status of a suspect at the investigation stage, according to law enforcement practice, is not always followed by immediate detention. Detention depends on the consideration of investigators, including the need for investigation and concerns that the suspect will flee, eliminate evidence, or repeat the act.

Case Background: Additional 20 Thousand Hajj Quota

This case relates to the policy of distributing an additional Hajj quota of 20 thousand pilgrims for the implementation of the 2024 Hajj, when Yaqut was still the Minister of Religious Affairs. The additional quota—in previous news—was obtained after communication and lobbying at the government level with the Saudi Arabian authorities.

In terms of policy, the additional quota is intended to help reduce the regular Hajj waiting period, which in some areas can be very long, even reaching tens of years. Before the addition, Indonesia's Hajj quota in 2024 was at 221 thousand pilgrims. After the addition, the total quota increased to 241 thousand pilgrims.

However, the policy that then drew attention was the distribution of the additional quota, which was said to be carried out evenly: 10 thousand were allocated for regular Hajj and 10 thousand for special Hajj.