The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is set to summon two newly implicated individuals in the ongoing Hajj quota corruption case. These suspects are Ismail Adham, the Operations Director of Maktour, and Asrul Aziz Taba, the Chairman of the Association of Hajj & Umrah Tour Operators of Indonesia (Kesthuri).
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed the planned interrogations, stating that the commission “will certainly schedule [the summoning of] parties who have been named suspects but have not yet been detained.” These two individuals, representing private Hajj and special Hajj pilgrimage organizers (PIHK), are suspected of direct involvement in managing and selling special Hajj quotas, as well as facilitating illicit financial flows to officials within the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag). “We will schedule their examinations as soon as possible,” Budi added.
This development marks a significant escalation in the comprehensive investigation into alleged Hajj quota corruption, which the KPK initiated on August 9, 2025, focusing on the 2023-2024 Hajj pilgrimage allocations. The case first garnered widespread attention on January 9, 2026, when the KPK officially named former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and his special staff, Ishfah Abidal Aziz, also known as Gus Alex, as primary suspects.
Notably, while the owner of Maktour, Fuad Hasan Masyhur, was barred from traveling abroad, he was not designated a suspect. The financial gravity of the scandal became clear on February 27, 2026, when the KPK received audit results from the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK RI), revealing staggering state losses amounting to IDR 622 billion linked to the fraudulent practices.
Following these revelations, the KPK proceeded with arrests: Yaqut Cholil Qoumas was detained at the KPK Red and White Building Detention Center on March 12, 2026, with Ishfah’s detention following on March 17, 2026. A brief interlude saw Yaqut’s detention status temporarily shifted to house arrest on March 19, 2026, at his family’s request, only for him to be returned to KPK custody on March 24, 2026. The latest round of suspect declarations, involving Ismail Adham and Asrul Aziz Taba, occurred on March 30, 2026, indicating the KPK’s unwavering commitment to uncovering all parties involved.
The Corruption Eradication Commission reaffirms its resolve to expedite the examinations of these new suspects as it meticulously unwinds the complex web of deceit surrounding the nation’s sacred Hajj pilgrimage quotas, ensuring accountability for those who exploited the trust of pilgrims and the state.
Summary
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is preparing to summon two new suspects in the Hajj quota corruption case: Ismail Adham, Operations Director of Maktour, and Asrul Aziz Taba, Chairman of Kesthuri. These individuals are suspected of involvement in managing and selling special Hajj quotas and facilitating illicit financial flows to officials within the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
This follows the KPK’s investigation initiated on August 9, 2025, concerning alleged corruption in the 2023-2024 Hajj pilgrimage allocations. Previous suspects include former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and his special staff. The scandal has resulted in significant state losses, estimated at IDR 622 billion, and has led to the detention of several key figures.