Three Indonesians Arrested in Saudi Arabia over Hajj Fraud, Deputy Hajj Minister Reports to Deputy Police Chief

Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah (Wamenhaj) Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak has reported the arrest of three Indonesian citizens (WNI) by Saudi Arabian police for allegedly being involved in illegal hajj fraud practices.

“They committed the criminal act and were subsequently arrested by Saudi Arabian police, which naturally requires assistance from our Indonesian police,” Dahnil said during a press conference at National Police Headquarters on Thursday.

Dahnil conveyed this during his meeting with Deputy National Police Chief Komjen Pol Dedi Prasetyo at National Police Headquarters in Jakarta on Thursday (30/4/2026).

The case has become a serious concern for the government because it involves Indonesians abroad and has the potential to harm many prospective pilgrims.

According to Dahnil, the perpetrators carried out their scheme by offering queue-free hajj services to the public.

He added that handling the case requires cross-border coordination.

Therefore, the Indonesian government through the National Police will provide assistance to the Indonesians currently facing legal proceedings in Saudi Arabia.

“Earlier, we agreed that we will request additional personnel involvement from the Republic of Indonesia Police technically in Saudi Arabia to engage more with the Saudi Arabian police regarding the regulation and management of hajj there,” he stated.

Deputy National Police Chief Komjen Pol Dedi Prasetyo emphasised that his side will collaborate with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah as well as the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Saudi Arabia to ensure the legal process runs smoothly and the rights of Indonesians are fulfilled.

“After all, Indonesian citizens facing the law in another country, the state’s obligation is also to provide legal assistance,” Dedi said.

“Once again, law enforcement must be carried out to provide a deterrent effect, so it does not recur in the following years,” Dedi stressed.