Metro Jaya Police Ready to Investigate Fund Flows in Hananiya Group Umrah Case

The General Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Metro Jaya Regional Police has affirmed its commitment to thoroughly investigating the fund flows related to the alleged investment and Umrah travel fraud perpetrated by PT Hasanah Tamma Internasional, also known as Hananiya Group.

Metro Jaya Police Commissioner Kombes Pol Iman Imanuddin stated that the police are currently targeting several parties who received funds from the pilgrims, ranging from promotions by famous influencers to the tracing of assets belonging to the main suspect in an effort to recover the victims’ losses.

“The funds used were partially diverted for purposes outside of the pilgrims’ Umrah trips, and partially used to pay influencers for marketing purposes,” said Iman. He also mentioned that the police will summon several influencers who are suspected of having promoted the travel agency.

“Naturally, we will also take statements from the influencers who participated in or acted as marketers in offering various Umrah packages provided by PT Hasanah Tamma Internasional or Hananiya Group,” Iman added.

Furthermore, the possibility of new suspects remains, including an investigation into the involvement of the main suspect’s wife, who is reported to have been involved in managing Hananiya Travel. “Based on the legal facts obtained during our ongoing investigation, we cannot rule out the possibility that other legal facts may lead to additional suspects,” noted Iman.

He also urged the public to be more rational and not to be easily enticed by unreasonable low-cost promotions from Umrah travel agencies. “Do not be attracted simply because of the various facilities offered are so easy and abundant, while the price offered is disproportionate or significantly cheaper. Usually, the price is low, the facilities are many, or people are lured by the prospect of travelling with certain public figures. This requires caution,” Iman concluded.