A former Director of Special Hajj Affairs, Jaja Jaelani, has admitted to returning $5,000 USD to Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The revelation surfaced during investigations into a corruption case involving hajj quotas. Jaelani’s testimony suggests potential illicit activities related to the allocation of hajj pilgrimage slots. The funds were reportedly handed over to the KPK, indicating a possible attempt to mitigate consequences. The KPK is currently investigating the details surrounding the money and its connection to the wider corruption scheme. This development marks a significant step in uncovering alleged wrongdoing within the hajj quota system. Further investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the corruption and identify other individuals involved.