Hanania Travel Owner Named Suspect in Umrah Pilgrims Scam Case

The owner of Hanania Travel, Ahmad Syah Farhan, was escorted by victims to the Integrated Police Service Centre (SPKT) of Polda Metro Jaya after allegedly scamming Umrah pilgrims. Ahmad Syah Farhan, also known as ASF, has now been named a suspect.

Victims brought ASF to Polda Metro Jaya on the evening of Thursday, 28 May 2026, agreeing to resolve the matter at the police station following unclear travel arrangements and unreturned payments.

Following the report, police immediately interrogated Ahmad Syah Farhan. After 24 hours of questioning, investigators officially named him a suspect in the case.

Alleged Umrah Scam Victims

Polda Metro Jaya’s Public Relations Chief, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, stated that Ahmad Syah Farhan was reported for suspected fraud and/or embezzlement of Umrah pilgrims’ funds. Victims claimed losses ranging from tens to hundreds of millions of rupiah after failing to depart for Umrah despite payments.

“The complainant, NN, felt defrauded by the suspect ASF as they had paid for Umrah travel expenses but were unable to depart on the promised date,” Hermanto said on Thursday (28/5).

One victim, Joko, reported a loss of Rp60 million, stating he was unable to travel and had not received a refund.

“I’ve lost Rp60 million,” Joko said at the SPKT. “But earlier, I spoke persuasively with Farhan, asking, ‘Han, how much do you need to refund everyone?’ It’s a significant amount. He mentioned around Rp6 billion that he needs to return. Approximately.”

Hanania Owner Named Suspect and Detained

Polda Metro Jaya has named Hanania Travel owner Ahmad Syah Farhan, also known as ASF, a suspect in a case involving alleged fraud and/or embezzlement of Umrah travel funds. Farhan, who is the President Director of PT Khazanah Tamma Internasional, is now officially detained.

“ASF was named a suspect on 29 May 2026, and subsequently detained at the Polda Metro Jaya Detention Centre for Evidence and Detainees,” said Polda Metro Jaya Public Relations Chief Commissioner Budi Hermanto in a statement on Saturday (30/5).

Hermanto added that the suspect designation followed a case review meeting. Following the investigation, Farhan was named a suspect and is currently detained at Polda Metro Jaya’s detention facility.

The charges against Ahmad Syah Farhan include alleged fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering under Article 492 of Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP), and/or Article 486 and/or Article 607 of the KUHP.

Hundreds Scammed, Rp12.14 Billion in Losses

Commissioner Budi Hermanto stated that two reports related to Hanania have been received, with dozens of victims and total losses amounting to Rp12.14 billion.

“One report was filed by complainant JSP, involving approximately 128 victims and reported losses of around Rp12.145 billion,” Hermanto said.

The JSP case has now entered the investigation stage, with detectives having interviewed dozens of witnesses.

“Thirty-three witnesses from complainants and documented victims have been questioned,” Budi said.

In the reports, victims claimed they paid for Umrah packages to Hanania Group but were not dispatched according to schedule.

Two Separate Reports

Polda Metro Jaya Public Relations Chief Commissioner Budi Hermanto stated that two police reports concerning Hanania Travel’s alleged fraud have been received. The first report, filed by complainant JSF, involved 128 victims and Rp12.14 billion in losses.

In the first case, Ahmad Syah Farhan has been named a suspect and is officially detained at Polda Metro Jaya.

The second report, filed by NN, involves Rp78.8 million in losses and is currently under investigation.

“The second report is still in the investigation process,” he said.

Hanania Victim Complaint Office

Polda Metro Jaya has opened a complaint office for victims of Hanania Travel’s alleged Umrah scam following the suspect designation of PT Khazanah Tamma Internasional (Hanania Group) Director Ahmad Syah Farhan (ASF). Victims are urged to visit the office.

Polda Metro Jaya Public Relations Chief Commissioner Budi Hermanto stated the complaint office is set up to accommodate those who feel defrauded by Hanania Travel. Victims are advised to visit the National Security Sub-Directorate of the General Criminal Investigation Directorate at Polda Metro Jaya with supporting data and evidence, or contact via WhatsApp at 0813-1400-141.

“The complaint office operates from 9:00 to 17:00 WIB,” Hermanto said in a statement on Saturday (30/5/2026).