Jakarta Police Uncover Alleged Umrah Fraud by Hanania Group

The Directorate of General Criminal Investigation of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) has revealed the timeline of an alleged umrah pilgrimage fraud case orchestrated by PT Khasanah Tamah Internasional, also known as Hanania Group. The company's Director, Achmad Syah Farhan Rachman (ASFR), has been named a suspect in the investigation.

The case began when Hanania Group advertised umrah travel packages on social media, including Instagram, offering various prices from Rp 29 million to Rp 46 million with appealing facilities. These packages, ranging from regular to VIP options, also included tours to several countries. Potential pilgrims made payments in February 2026 for departures scheduled between March and July 2026.

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

However, as the scheduled departure dates arrived, numerous pilgrims found themselves unable to travel as planned. Those booked for March and April departures, in particular, were informed they could not depart on time. When the prospective pilgrims sought explanations from Hanania Group's management, the company allegedly failed to provide clear information regarding the use of the funds they had paid.

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The victims scheduled to depart in March and April were unable to depart at the scheduled time.

Frustrated by the lack of clarity, victims reported the case to the Integrated Police Service Center (SPKT) of Polda Metro Jaya on May 28, 2026. Following the report, the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation launched an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of pilgrim funds. Investigators discovered that the company might have used the pilgrims' money to cover financial difficulties or for purposes unrelated to organizing the umrah trips.

To date, investigators have interviewed at least 38 victims, with verified losses amounting to Rp 4.2 billion. The total estimated losses reported by all victims are approximately Rp 12.145 billion, affecting 128 prospective pilgrims. Police have seized travel documents, umrah equipment, 301 visa sheets, and 102 bundles of passports as evidence. The investigation initially stemmed from a report by a victim identified as JSP, who represented about 128 pilgrims unable to depart.

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Based on the police report received on May 28, 2026, the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation of Polda Metro Jaya conducted an investigation into the alleged criminal act of embezzlement of pilgrim funds suspected to have been committed by Hanania Group.