Hajj Quota Case: Minister Yaqut Accused of State Loss of Rp622 Billion
A corruption allegation has emerged in Indonesia concerning the annual quota for Hajj pilgrimage. Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas is accused of causing state losses of approximately Rp622 billion (around $40 million) through alleged abuse of power. This issue is causing significant ripples in the Muslim-majority nation.
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