Politics · Indonesia · 1 hr ago
NU Deputy Chief Warns of Legal Action Over Muktamar Bribery Claims
Saifullah Yusuf, a deputy chief of Nahdlatul Ulama, says the organization is monitoring complaints filed with Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission.
The complaints allege bribery linked to NU’s 35th congress, and claim the money came from corruption.
The allegations have not been established as facts, and Yusuf says they must be tested through legal procedures.
He says serious accusations need strong evidence and warns that those who make them could face legal consequences.
If the claims are not supported by sufficient evidence, NU may take legal action, including filing a counterclaim.
Yusuf says unproven accusations could harm the reputations of individuals and damage the organization’s standing.
Nahdlatul Ulama deputy chief Saifullah Yusuf warned that legal action, including a counterclaim, could follow if allegations of bribery at the organization’s congress are not supported by sufficient evidence.
The allegations link suspected bribery, or riswah, at the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress to money said to come from corruption.
Several people claiming to be Nahdlatul Ulama branch officials have reported the allegations to Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission.
Yusuf said the allegations must be tested through legal procedures and urged people not to treat them as proven.
He said unsupported accusations could harm individuals’ reputations and the organization’s standing.
- Who
- Saifullah Yusuf, deputy chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama’s central board, and people claiming to be branch officials who reported allegations.
- What
- Yusuf warned of possible legal action if allegations of bribery at the congress are not backed by sufficient evidence.
- When
- The article was published on October 20, 2026. The date of the reports to the commission is not stated.
- Where
- The allegations concern the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress in Indonesia. The reports were made to Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission.
- Why
- Yusuf said serious accusations must be supported by evidence and that unproven claims could damage reputations and the organization’s good name.
Reporting parties alleging bribery
Nahdlatul Ulama central board
Allegation
Reporting parties alleging bribery
They reported suspected bribery linked to the congress to the Corruption Eradication Commission.
Nahdlatul Ulama central board
Yusuf said the allegations must be proven and should not be treated as established fact.
Evidence
Reporting parties alleging bribery
Not stated in the article.
Nahdlatul Ulama central board
Yusuf said the claims must be supported by strong, legally accountable evidence.
Several people claiming to be Nahdlatul Ulama branch officials reported suspected bribery linked to the congress to the Corruption Eradication Commission.
Yusuf said the central board was monitoring the reports and warned of possible legal action if the allegations lacked sufficient evidence.
- Official
- Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul
- Position
- Deputy chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama’s central board
- Event
- 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress
- Allegation
- Suspected riswah, or bribery, allegedly linked to money from corruption
- Recipient of reports
- Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
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What people are saying
If the allegations are not accompanied by sufficient evidence, in due course we will take legal steps, including filing a counterclaim.
Please prove the allegations that have been made. We are also ready to face this and prove things according to the facts.