Hajj Task Force Identifies 26 Suspects in Hajj Fraud Cases Until End of May
The 2026 Hajj and Umrah Task Force of the Indonesian National Police has identified 26 suspects involved in various cases of fraud and non-procedural Hajj arrangements occurring up until the end of May 2026. From the cases handled, the number of victims has reached 550 people, with total public losses amounting to Rp 21.7 billion.
“Based on data from the Law Enforcement Sub-Task Force of the 2026 Hajj and Umrah Task Force up to 29 May 2026, 29 Police Reports (LP) and 30 Information Reports (LI) have been processed, involving 26 suspects, with the number of victims reaching 550 people and total public losses amounting to Rp 21,701,700,000,” stated the Head of Public Relations of the Indonesian National Police, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, in a statement on Tuesday (2/6/2026).
The handling of these cases is the result of synergy between the Directorate of Specific Crimes (Dittipidter) of the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) and regional police departments across various regions in Indonesia. In addition to conducting investigations and naming suspects, the Hajj Task Force is also intensifying prevention measures through public education, monitoring pilgrim departures, and coordinating across various ministries and agencies.
The discovery of these dozens of cases will serve as material for government evaluation ahead of the conclusion of this year’s Hajj season. To strengthen pilgrim protection, Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police, Commissioner General Pol Dedi Prasetyo, met with officials from the Presidency of State Security (PSS) of Saudi Arabia at King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah, on Monday (1/6/2026).
The meeting discussed strengthening cooperation between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia in the fields of security, protection of citizens, and improving the quality of services for Hajj pilgrims. Both nations also agreed to increase coordination, information exchange, and the use of technology to support better Hajj governance.
According to him, Indonesia, as the country with the largest number of Hajj pilgrims in the world, requires an increasingly integrated supervision system to anticipate various forms of violations and fraud. “Strengthening coordination, utilising technology, increasing public literacy, and fostering synergy between the Hajj Task Force, the Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Indonesian Government representatives in Saudi Arabia, and the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are key to ensuring Indonesian pilgrims can perform their worship safely, comfortably, and in accordance with regulations,” he emphasised. He added that strengthening public education is also a vital step to ensure prospective pilgrims are not easily enticed by offers of Hajj departures that do not follow official procedures.