Police Investigate Fund Flows in Hanania Umrah Fraud; Influencers to be Questioned
The General Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimum) of the Metro Jaya Regional Police has reaffirmed its commitment to thoroughly investigating the flow of funds in the alleged investment and Umrah travel fraud involving PT Hasanah Tamma Internasional, also known as the Hanania Group. Police are currently targeting several parties suspected of receiving funds derived from the fraudulent activities.
Director of Criminal Investigation, Kombes Pol Iman Imanuddin, revealed that asset tracing is underway to recover losses for the victims. Based on initial investigations, it is suspected that the pilgrims’ funds were not only used for the travel agency’s operational needs but were also diverted to third parties for marketing purposes.
“The money used was partially allocated for purposes outside of the pilgrims’ Umrah trips, and part of it was also used to pay influencers for marketing interests,” Iman stated in Jakarta on Monday (1/6/2026).
The police plan to summon several ‘selebgrams’ and influencers who previously promoted Hanania Group’s Umrah packages. This step is intended to deepen the investigation into the extent of their involvement in attracting public interest through promotional content on social media.
“Naturally, we will also take statements from the influencers who participated in or acted as marketing agents for the various Umrah packages offered by PT Hasanah Tamma Internasional,” Iman emphasised.
At present, investigators have only named the President Director of the travel agency as the sole suspect. However, Iman stated that the possibility of new suspects remains wide open, including investigations into the role of the suspect’s wife, who is suspected of being involved in managing the company.
“In accordance with the legal facts obtained during the investigation process, it is possible that other legal facts may point towards additional suspects,” he added.
Responding to the rise in similar cases, the Metro Jaya Regional Police urged the public to be more rational and not to be easily enticed by Umrah package offers with unrealistic prices. Iman warned that fraud schemes often utilise public figures to build a false sense of trust.
“Do not be attracted simply because of the various facilities offered so easily and extensively, while the price offered is disproportionate or far cheaper. Usually, people are lured by the promise of travelling with certain figures or public figures. This requires caution,” he concluded.
The Hanania Group case surfaced after dozens of partners and prospective pilgrims reported losses estimated at Rp20 billion due to failing to depart for the Holy Land despite having settled their payments. The Metro Jaya Regional Police have detained the President Director of Hanania Group, identified by the initials ASFR, in relation to the Umrah fraud involving Rp12.14 billion, where pilgrims’ funds were allegedly used to cover financial deficits.