JAKARTA – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to strengthen anti-corruption efforts through covert investigations into several strategic cases within the government sector.
Two major cases currently under silent investigation are part of post-2024 governance reform initiatives: alleged irregularities in Hajj quota distribution and misuse of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from Bank Indonesia.
Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution at KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, confirmed that the alleged Hajj quota abuse case is still under preliminary investigation. “Yes, the Hajj quota case is being looked into. It appears to still be in the inquiry stage. Let’s wait for further developments,” he told reporters.
Several individuals have been summoned for clarification at the KPK’s Red and White Building. Although their identities have not been disclosed, Asep assured that the investigation is ongoing and confidential.
The case gained public attention when the House of Representatives (DPR) formed a special committee (Pansus) to evaluate the quota distribution under the previous administration.
The KPK has confirmed receiving five public complaints related to the alleged misconduct between late July and early August 2024. The reports came from student groups, youth organizations, and women’s associations. As the national leadership transitioned, commitment to resolving the case has only strengthened.
Head of the Hajj Management Agency, Mochammad Irfan Yusuf—also known as Gus Irfan—stated that President Prabowo Subianto had instructed that the Hajj operations be conducted in a transparent and accountable manner.
“The President’s mandate to us is to ensure that the Hajj process is accountable and transparent,” he asserted at the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) office in Jakarta.
Gus Irfan also revealed that the agency had appointed eight former KPK investigators to senior echelon II positions to reinforce the integrity of Hajj management for the 2026 season.
In addition to the Hajj case, the KPK is also probing alleged corruption in the disbursement of Bank Indonesia’s CSR funds. The investigation began following a search of the Bank Indonesia Governor’s office in December 2024. The KPK has named two suspects and summoned several witnesses, including BI Deputy Governor Fillianingsih Hendarta and DPR member Ecky Awal Mucharam.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo explained that follow-up questioning of witnesses is taking place at the Red and White Building.
“KPK has scheduled the examination of witnesses in relation to alleged corruption in the disbursement of Bank Indonesia’s Social Program funds,” he said.
Through intensified undercover efforts, the KPK—together with the government—continues to prioritize the eradication of systemic corruption in public institutions and financial bodies.
