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Hajj Quota Controversy: Former Minister Dito Ariotedjo Questioned by KPK
Jakarta – Former Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Dito Ariotedjo was recently questioned by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as a witness in the alleged corruption case surrounding the 2024 hajj quota. The questioning took place on January 23,2026,with Ariotedjo departing the KPK headquarters around 4:08 PM local time after approximately three hours of investigation.
Details of the Investigation
ariotedjo stated that the questioning centered around his involvement in accompanying President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) during a working visit to Saudi Arabia in 2023. He clarified that the KPK sought more detailed details regarding his role during that trip.
“The questioning largely focused on details from the working visit to Saudi Arabia,” Ariotedjo stated to reporters at the KPK building. “During that time, I accompanied President Jokowi, and I shared everything I could recall, hoping it would assist the KPK in resolving this case.”
President Jokowi’s Involvement
The inquiry into Ariotedjo’s role highlights the increasing scrutiny into the allocation of Hajj quotas for 2024, coupled with the President’s preceding trip to Saudi Arabia.The core of the investigation lies in potential irregularities in the quota distribution process, and Ariotedjo’s testimony is expected to contribute to a clearer understanding of the circumstances.
understanding the Hajj Pilgrimage
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is one of the Five pillars of Islam, obligatory for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it. Demand for Hajj pilgrimage slots consistently exceeds
