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Hanania Partners Hope for Pilgrim Fund Returns Amid Fraud Allegations

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Partners of PT Khazanah Tama Internasional, also known as Hanania, have reported the umrah travel agency to the police for alleged fraud.
  • Approximately 85 partners claim losses totaling Rp 15-20 billion, with the primary concern being the return of funds to prospective pilgrims.
  • The partners are seeking the return of pilgrim funds as stipulated in their contracts, citing Hanania's lack of good faith in resolving the issue.

Dozens of partners associated with PT Khazanah Tama Internasional, or Hanania, have filed a report with the Polda Metro Jaya regarding allegations of fraud. The umrah travel agency is accused of defrauding prospective pilgrims by failing to arrange their trips.

Rachmat Gumilar, a representative for the Hanania partners, stated that 85 partners are collectively seeking compensation for an estimated Rp 15 to 20 billion in losses. The paramount concern for the partners is the repatriation of funds to the pilgrims who were unable to travel.

According to Gumilar, the contracts clearly stipulate a 100 percent refund for pilgrims who do not depart. He noted that all payments were made directly to Hanania's central office, and the contract includes clauses guaranteeing full refunds in case of failed travel arrangements. As Hanania has shown no willingness to return the pilgrims' money, the partners have resorted to legal action.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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