Hanania Travel Reported by Pilgrims Over Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering in Failed Umrah Trips

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Jakarta Regional Police (Polda Metro Jaya) confirmed receiving a report regarding alleged Umrah travel fraud involving Hanania Travel after pilgrims reported paying for trips but failing to depart.

The case is currently being handled by police on suspicion of fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering (TPPU).

“Correct, Polda Metro Jaya received a report concerning alleged Umrah travel fraud involving Hanania Travel on 28 May 2026,” said Polda Metro Jaya Spokesperson, Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto, in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday (28/5/2026), as reported by Antaranews.com.

Budi explained that the complainant, identified as NN, felt defrauded by the suspect, ASF, having paid for Umrah travel expenses but failing to depart on the promised date.

However, Budi did not elaborate on the case’s details, only stating that the suspect was reported under Articles 492 (fraud), 486 (embezzlement), and 607 (money laundering) of the Criminal Code.

Previously, a viral video posted on social media platform Threads via @dhany_wahab showed a man suspected to be the owner of Hanania Travel being taken to the Polda Metro Jaya police station.

“The suspect Farhan @hananiagroup.id has been taken to Polda Metro Jaya… hopefully there’s still a chance for pilgrims’ funds to be returned,” the account wrote.