Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency, KPK, has temporarily released former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qumas from detention. The decision follows a diagnosis of a digestive illness. Qumas is a suspect in a corruption case involving hajj quotas. KPK officials stated his health condition necessitated the release for medical reasons. Details regarding the nature and severity of the illness have not been fully disclosed. He was previously detained as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the allocation of hajj pilgrimage quotas. The investigation remains ongoing despite his temporary release.
