Police Examine 122 Victims of Hanania Group Umrah Scam

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have interviewed 122 victims in an ongoing investigation into alleged umrah travel fraud by PT Khasanah Tamah Internasional, also known as Hanania Group. In total, 140 witnesses have been examined, with 122 identified as victims, representing a group of 337 individuals who allegedly fell prey to the scheme.

Police are also examining social media influencers who promoted Hanania Group's services. The alleged fraud began with attractive umrah travel packages advertised on social media, including Instagram, offering prices ranging from Rp 29 million to Rp 46 million and including various facilities and international tours. Potential pilgrims made payments in February 2026 for departures scheduled between March and July 2026.

However, when the scheduled departure dates arrived, the pilgrims were not sent for their umrah journeys. When victims sought explanations from Hanania Group's management, they reportedly could not provide clarity on how the funds were being used. This lack of assurance led the victims to report the case to the Jakarta Police on May 28, 2026.

During the investigation, police discovered that the victims' funds were allegedly used to cover the company's financial issues and other purposes unrelated to organizing the umrah trips. The verified total loss currently stands at Rp 4.2 billion, with the total reported losses estimated at Rp 12.145 billion, affecting approximately 128 pilgrims. The owner of Hanania Group, identified as Ahmad Syah Farhan Rachman (ASFR), has been named a suspect in the fraud case. Police have also seized various documents related to umrah travel as evidence.