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Indonesian police question celebrities in alleged umrah travel fraud case

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian police are investigating a suspected umrah (minor pilgrimage) fraud case involving PT Khasanah Tamah Internasional, also known as Hanania Group.
  • Several celebrities and influencers are being questioned as witnesses regarding their endorsement deals with the company, which included free umrah trips and cash payments.
  • The case began with attractive umrah package offers on social media, but victims were not sent on their scheduled trips, leading to fraud allegations.

Jakarta police are continuing their investigation into alleged umrah fraud by PT Khasanah Tamah Internasional, or Hanania Group. On Friday, June 12, 2026, police questioned more celebrities and influencers who had previously partnered with the company.

The examination essentially concerns the experiences they had related to Hanania Group and the endorsement process that occurred.

— Komisaris AndaruHead of the Public Information Subdivision of the Public Relations Division of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, explaining the focus of the celebrity and influencer questioning.

"The examination essentially concerns the experiences they had related to Hanania Group and the endorsement process that occurred," said Commissioner Andaru, head of the Public Information Subdivision of the Public Relations Division of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police. He explained that the influencers received free umrah trips as part of their collaboration, in exchange for promoting Hanania Group's services on their social media.

Investigators also discovered that influencers received varying amounts of cash in addition to the umrah packages. One celebrity handed over Rp 30 million in cash, which was confiscated as evidence. Among those questioned were Keanu Angelo, Muhammad Thariq Halilintar, Aaliyah Massaid, Anwar Sanjaya, Praz Teguh, Paula Verhoeven, Roger Danuarta, Cut Meyriska, Sarah Gibson, Dara Arafah, and Audrey Jesselyn. Karin Novilda (Awkarin) and Faisal Baguz Ibrahim had not yet responded to the summons.

The influencers attended umrah for free because of the facilities. Then, they gave their impressions of the moment, uploading it to their social media for exposure.

— Komisaris AndaruExplaining the nature of the endorsement deals between influencers and Hanania Group.

The fraud case reportedly began with enticing umrah travel packages advertised on social media, with prices ranging from Rp 29 million to Rp 46 million and offering various facilities. Potential pilgrims made payments in February 2026 for trips scheduled between March and July 2026. However, the travel company failed to arrange the departures, prompting victims to demand explanations. The management of Hanania Group was reportedly unable to provide certainty regarding the departures.

Victims learned about the umrah travel offers through brochures posted on Instagram accounts with various prices ranging from Rp 29-46 million, including various facilities, from regular, premium, VIP, to tours to several countries.

— Komisaris Besar Iman ImanuddinDirector of General Criminal Investigation at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, describing the initial offers made by Hanania Group.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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