Police to Question Influencers in Hanania Group Umrah Fraud Case

Authorities in Jakarta are investigating alleged fraud by the Hanania Group, which offered umrah travel packages with attractive prices and facilities.

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Some selebgrams or influencers are also being examined and questioned regarding their efforts to attract victims or their involvement in the suspect's marketing activities.

The Directorate of General Criminal Investigation at the Metro Jaya Regional Police is examining the role of social media influencers who collaborated with the company to promote its services. "Some selebgrams or influencers are also being examined and questioned regarding their efforts to attract victims or their involvement in the suspect's marketing activities," stated Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Metro Jaya Regional Police, Commissioner General Iman Imanuddin.

Iman explained that the investigation began after numerous prospective pilgrims reported that Hanania Group failed to arrange their travel despite receiving payments. These pilgrims had booked packages ranging from Rp 29 million to Rp 46 million, promising various facilities and even tours to other countries. The departures were scheduled between March and July 2026, with payments made in February 2026.

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

So far, investigators have interviewed 70 witnesses, including victims and several influencers. Selebgram Keanu Angelo was among those questioned. He confirmed traveling on an umrah trip organized by Hanania Group with fellow influencers. The police have identified at least 38 victims who have collectively lost Rp 4.2 billion. The total estimated loss for all 128 affected individuals is approximately Rp 12.145 billion. The investigation suggests that the company may have used the pilgrims' funds to cover financial issues and other expenses unrelated to the umrah trips.

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Based on the police report received on May 28, 2026, the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation of the Metro Jaya Regional Police is investigating the alleged criminal act of embezzlement of umrah pilgrims' funds suspected to have been committed by Hanania Group.