Influencer Keanu Angelo Claims He Vetted Hanania Group Before Fraud Allegations Emerged
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesian social media celebrity Keanu Angelo claims he vetted Hanania Group, an umrah service provider, before collaborating.
- Keanu stated the company was legally accredited by the Ministry of Religion and had a good reputation when he accepted the partnership two years ago.
- He expressed shock and disappointment upon learning of the company's alleged fraud case, noting many pilgrims had given positive testimonials.
Social media celebrity Keanu Angelo stated that he conducted due diligence on Hanania Group, an umrah service company, before agreeing to a partnership two years ago. He asserted that the company was legally accredited by the Ministry of Religion and possessed a "good reputation" at the time.
"I already checked, they are indeed legally a company, accredited under the supervision of the Ministry of Religion," Keanu told reporters. He explained that he did not feel the offer needed to be rejected, given the company's perceived legitimacy and lawful operations.
I already checked, they are indeed legally a company, accredited under the supervision of the Ministry of Religion.
Two years later, Keanu expressed surprise and disappointment upon learning that Hanania Group is involved in an alleged fraud case. He mentioned that many pilgrims have provided positive testimonials about their experiences and thanked him for the recommendation. "There are still many pilgrims who give good testimonials about their departure, still say thank you for the recommendation. And this is truly surprising, disappointing, regrettable for me," he said.
Keanu claimed he found no reason to suspect the company of wrongdoing in 2022. He advised fellow influencers to remain open to collaborating with reputable brands and companies, viewing the current situation as a shared misfortune for both victims and public figures associated with Hanania Group. Keanu was questioned by investigators as a witness in the case, and police indicated they would examine other influencers without naming specific individuals.
There are still many pilgrims who give good testimonials about their departure, still say thank you for the recommendation. And this is truly surprising, disappointing, regrettable for me.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.