DPR Members View Hanania Travel Case as Evidence of Weak Oversight of Umrah Travel Agencies

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Dini Rahmania, a member of the House of Representatives’ Commission VIII, has stated that the Hanania Travel case involving alleged fraud and embezzlement of umrah funds demonstrates weak oversight of umrah travel agencies.

Dini said such cases repeatedly occur with a pattern of offering cheap umrah packages, repeatedly delaying pilgrims’ departures, and ultimately failing to send them.

‘I believe this is a sign that oversight of umrah travel agencies needs to be tightened. There must not be agencies that freely collect public funds while oversight remains weak,’ Dini told Kompas.com on Friday, 29 May 2026.

The Nasdem politician expressed concern over the Hanania Travel case, which has left thousands of potential pilgrims unable to travel to the Holy Land.

‘Many pilgrims have saved money for years, even selling assets, to afford the umrah trip. Therefore, such irresponsible travel practices cannot be tolerated,’ she said.

Dini urged the government to evaluate and audit all fund management and operational permits of umrah travel agencies.

She also called on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to transparently trace the flow of pilgrims’ funds so the public can understand how the money is managed.

‘Inspections must be conducted transparently to clearly reveal how pilgrims’ funds are managed and where the money is allocated,’ Dini said.

Dini advised the public to be more cautious when choosing umrah travel agencies and not to be lured by unrealistically cheap packages.

‘Ensure the travel agency has clear legitimacy and a good track record,’ she added.

Previously reported, Hanania Travel’s CEO Ahmad Syah Farhan has been reported to the Jakarta Metropolitan Police for alleged fraud and embezzlement of umrah funds, with estimated losses of Rp60 billion.

Jakarta Metropolitan Police spokesperson Budi Hermanto confirmed the force had received a report regarding the alleged umrah fraud.

‘Correct, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police received a report concerning alleged umrah fraud involving Hanania Travel on 28 May 2026,’ Budi stated.

‘However, the complainant was unable to depart on the promised travel date,’ Budi added.