Umrah Travel Scandal: Timeline of Rp12.14 Billion Fraud Case Unveiled

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – A suspected Umrah travel fraud case has emerged once again, this time involving Hanania Travel pilgrims who failed to depart. Last weekend, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police officially named Ahmad Syah Farhan (ASF), owner of Hanania Travel and Director of PT Khazanah Tamma Internasional, as a suspect. Jakarta Metropolitan Police spokesperson Commissioner Budi Hermanto stated that ASF is a suspect in the alleged fraud and embezzlement of Umrah travel funds.

‘ASF was named a suspect on 29 May 2026,’ Hermanto told Detik on Monday, 1 June 2026. ‘He is currently detained at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police’s detention facility for evidence and custody.’

The timeline began when ASF was brought to the police station by victims last Thursday evening. The victims agreed to resolve the matter at the police station after receiving no clarity on their Umrah departure or refunds. Following a 24-hour interrogation, investigators formally designated him as a suspect through a case review meeting. Farhan is now held at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police detention facility.

The charges against Ahmad Syah Farhan include alleged fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering under Articles 492, 486, and 607 of Indonesia’s 2023 Criminal Code (KUHP).

According to Hermanto, police received two reports related to Hanania’s Umrah fraud. The case involves dozens of victims with total losses amounting to Rp12.14 billion. ‘One report was filed by a complainant with the initials JSP, involving approximately 128 victims and total reported losses of around Rp12.145 billion,’ Hermanto added. The JSP case is now in the investigation phase, with 33 witnesses examined by investigators. Victims claim they paid for Umrah packages but were not dispatched as scheduled.

A second report, filed by an individual identified as NN, involves Rp78.8 million in losses and is still under investigation. ‘That report is currently being processed,’ Hermanto said.

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police continues to operate a complaint desk for victims of the alleged Hanania Travel fraud following ASF’s suspect designation. Those who believe they have been scammed are urged to visit the Sub-Directorate of National Security within the Jakarta Metropolitan Police Criminal Investigation Department, bringing supporting documents, or contact via WhatsApp at 0813-1400-141. The complaint desk operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WIB.