Hanania Travel CEO Charged with Umrah Fraud and Detained
Metro Jakarta Police have named Ahmad Syah Farhan (ASF), the Managing Director of PT Khazanah Tamma Internasional, also known as Hanania Group, as a suspect in a case of alleged fraud and embezzlement of Umrah travel funds. Farhan was immediately detained by investigators.
The Head of Public Relations for Metro Jakarta Police, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, stated the suspect designation was made yesterday, Friday 29 May. ‘ASF was named a suspect on 29 May 2026. He has since been detained at the Police Directorate’s Detention and Evidence Facility,’ Budi said in a statement on Saturday 30 May.
Budi stated the suspect designation for Farhan was made through a case review meeting. Investigators are currently finalising the case dossier, including witness statements, suspect testimony, and other supporting evidence.
Investigators are also probing whether other parties may have been involved in the case.
Police have received two reports regarding the case, one from a complainant identified as JSP. In JSP’s police report, there are 128 victims with total losses of approximately Rp12.145 billion.
‘Regarding JSP’s report, the case has moved to the investigation stage. Investigators have interviewed 33 witnesses from complainants and verified victims,’ Budi said.
Budi explained that the victims in the report had paid for Umrah packages with Hanania Group but were not dispatched as scheduled.
In addition to JSP’s report, Metro Jakarta Police also received a report from a complainant identified as NN regarding two Umrah pilgrims. In that report, the victims paid around Rp78.8 million for Umrah packages but were not dispatched as promised. The report is currently under investigation.
The charges include alleged fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering under Articles 492, 486, and 607 of the 2023 Criminal Code (KUHP).
Metro Jakarta Police have also set up a victim complaint desk for alleged fraud by PT Khazanah Tamma Internasional/Hanania Group’s Umrah travel agency. Affected individuals can visit the National Security Subdirectorates of the General Criminal Investigation Directorate at Metro Jakarta Police with supporting data and evidence, or contact via WhatsApp at 0813-1400-141. The complaint desk operates from 9am to 5pm WIB.
The Hanania Group case came to light after several prospective pilgrims reported failing to depart for the holy land from March-April 2026 to June-July 2026 despite having paid for their trips. Prospective pilgrims faced repeated postponements before their trips were ultimately cancelled.
In mid-April 2026, pilgrim representatives and Hanania Group held mediation that resulted in an agreement for staged refunds. However, many pilgrims claim they have not yet received refunds ahead of the first payment deadline.
Hundreds of pilgrims stormed Hanania Group’s office on 28 May. At the time, ASF reportedly admitted his company was facing financial management issues affecting pilgrim departures. The pilgrims agreed to report the matter to police.