Pengacara Noel laporkan pimpinan KPK ke Dewas soal Gus Yaqut jadi tahanan rumah

A significant report has been filed against the leadership and various deputies of Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) with its Supervisory Board (Dewas). The report was submitted by Aziz Yanuar, Chairman of the DPP Advokat Persaudaraan Islam (API) and legal counsel to Deputy Minister of Manpower Emmanuel Ebenezer (Noel).

The core of the complaint revolves around the controversial decision to transfer the detention status of former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, a suspect in an alleged hajj quota corruption case, from a detention center (Rutan) to house arrest. The report was formally lodged by DPP API at the KPK’s Education Center Building on Friday afternoon, March 27th.

Aziz Yanuar confirmed the submission, stating, “After Friday prayers, we went to Dewas to submit a report of alleged violations of the commission’s code of ethics and conduct. When they opened at 1:30 PM WIB, we directed this report to the Supervisory Board of the Corruption Eradication Commission at the education center building.” He further clarified that the report detailed the ramifications of the change in the type of detention for one of the KPK’s suspects, moving from a standard detention facility to house arrest.

According to Aziz, the policy to grant house arrest in this high-profile corruption case is fraught with alleged breaches. He highlighted several critical violations by the KPK commissioners, including a disregard for the fundamental values of justice, a lack of professionalism, an absence of transparency and objectivity, and actions that contradict governmental ethics. These serious accusations underscore a perceived deviation from the core principles expected of an anti-corruption body.

Aziz emphatically described the house arrest granted to a corruption suspect as an “anomaly,” stressing its rarity and the extraordinary nature of such a privilege for someone accused of an extraordinary crime. He also scrutinized the rationale behind the decision, noting that the stated reason was a “request or appeal from the family.” Aziz argued that this was not an objective ground, unlike a valid medical record necessitating such a transfer due to health concerns, which he said would constitute a legitimate basis.

The list of individuals targeted in the report is extensive, encompassing the highest echelons of the anti-corruption agency. Those named include the KPK Chairman, its four Vice Chairmen, the Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, the Deputy for Coordination and Supervision, the Director of Investigation, the Director of Interrogation, and the commission’s Spokesperson. This broad scope indicates a systemic concern regarding the decision-making process within the KPK.

The Supervisory Board has acknowledged receipt of the report and confirmed that they will proceed with a follow-up. Based on past experience, Aziz estimates that a response from Dewas typically takes approximately two to four weeks. He underscored that this report is not an act of antagonism but rather a demonstration of “love and support” for the KPK, aimed at preventing the institution from being “interfered with or weakened by such matters.”

While the specific sanctions are left to the discretion of the Supervisory Board, Aziz called for firm actions that would serve as a strong deterrent. Meanwhile, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, who was initially transferred to house arrest ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H/2026, has since returned to the KPK Detention Center on Tuesday, March 24th. Upon his return, Yaqut expressed gratitude for having been able to celebrate Eid at home with his parents.

The KPK, for its part, explained Yaqut’s temporary house arrest as part of an “investigation strategy,” further citing that he suffered from acute GERD after a health examination. This explanation, however, has not appeased critics like Aziz Yanuar, who continue to question the transparency and fairness of the commission’s actions.