Police Seize Influencer Allowances in Hanania Umrah Fraud Case
Jakarta police have seized Rp110 million in allowances voluntarily returned by influencers involved in the Hanania Travel umrah fraud case. The funds, surrendered by influencers including Karin Novilda, known as Awkarin, are being held as evidence as investigators probe the scam that defrauded thousands of pilgrims.
“From a total of 16 influencers who have been questioned, some voluntarily returned the allowances they received. A total of Rp110 million has been collected by investigators and seized to strengthen the evidence,” said Polda Metro Jaya Public Relations Subdivision Head Kompol Andaru Rahutomo on Wednesday.
Andaru explained that the latest examination was conducted on Monday, involving an influencer with the initials KN (Karin Novilda), popularly known as Awkarin. KN was questioned by the investigation team from 4.30 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. Western Indonesia Time. During the session, KN was asked 33 questions regarding her working relationship with Hanania Travel. “The questions revolved around the cooperation contract with Hanania, as well as the facilities and allowances she received,” Andaru stated.
He added that after providing her statement, KN voluntarily handed over the Rp10 million allowance she had received from Hanania Travel to the police. The investigators then seized the money to strengthen the body of evidence.
To date, Polda Metro Jaya has questioned a total of 124 witnesses in the case, which has caused losses to thousands of prospective pilgrims. “The witnesses examined include victims, employees, vendors, and influencers. We have also questioned one legal representative acting on behalf of 1,430 victims,” he said.
In addition to witness examinations, investigators from the Polda Metro Jaya Criminal Investigation Directorate are pursuing money laundering charges against the travel bureau’s management. As a progressive measure, police have blocked three corporate accounts belonging to PT Hanania Group, as well as two personal accounts suspected of being linked to illicit fund flows. Polda Metro Jaya has affirmed its commitment to thoroughly investigating the case and is coordinating with the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) to trace all assets and financial flows comprehensively.