PT Hanania Group CEO Arrested for $760,000 Umrah Fraud

The Jakarta Metro Police have announced the detention of ASF, the President Director of PT Khazanah Tamma Internasional (Hanania Group), a prominent umrah travel agency. ASF has been formally named a suspect following a deluge of reports from numerous victims alleging widespread fraud.

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According to Police Commissioner Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metro Police, the authorities have so far received two formal police reports concerning this substantial fraud case. The most significant of these reports was filed by an individual identified only by the initials JSP, representing approximately 128 victims. The collective financial loss reported in this single case alone is estimated to be around IDR 12.145 billion.

Commissioner Hermanto further elaborated that JSP’s report has now been escalated to the investigation stage, marking a critical progression in the legal proceedings. As part of this intensive inquiry, investigators have already conducted interviews with 33 witnesses, comprising both the initial complainants and the victims who have been officially registered.

The victims involved in this primary complaint had diligently paid for their umrah pilgrimage packages through the Hanania Group, only to discover that their promised departures were indefinitely delayed or outright cancelled. Following a thorough investigation, ASF was officially designated as a suspect on May 29, 2026, and is currently held at the Jakarta Metro Police detention center, awaiting further legal action.

In addition to JSP’s comprehensive report, the Jakarta Metro Police is also actively investigating another complaint filed by an individual identified as NN. This separate report pertains to an umrah package for two individuals, where the victim allegedly paid approximately IDR 78.8 million but, like others, was never dispatched as scheduled. This particular report is presently undergoing the initial investigation phase.

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The charges being pursued against the suspect include alleged fraud, embezzlement, and/or money laundering. These serious accusations fall under the purview of Article 492 of Law No. 1 Year 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP), and/or Article 486 KUHP, and/or Article 607 KUHP. Investigators are meticulously completing the case files, which involve gathering extensive witness testimonies, statements from the suspect, and other crucial supporting evidence. Furthermore, the authorities are also diligently exploring the possibility of other parties being complicit in this elaborate fraud scheme.

Recognizing the widespread impact of this alleged scam, the Jakarta Metro Police has taken a proactive step by establishing a dedicated Complaint Post for Victims of the suspected fraud perpetrated by PT Khazanah Tamma Internasional / Hanania Group umrah bureau. This initiative aims to streamline the reporting process and provide support to affected individuals.

Victims who believe they have been defrauded by the Hanania Group are strongly encouraged to come forward. They can visit the Subdirectorate of State Security at the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation, Jakarta Metro Police, directly, ensuring they bring all relevant data and supporting evidence. Alternatively, for convenience, individuals can contact the complaint hotline via WhatsApp at 0813-1400-141. The dedicated complaint post operates daily from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM WIB (Western Indonesian Time).

Summary

The Jakarta Metro Police have arrested ASF, President Director of PT Khazanah Tamma Internasional (Hanania Group), as a suspect in a substantial umrah fraud case. Numerous victims reported paying for pilgrimage packages that were subsequently indefinitely delayed or outright cancelled. Authorities have received two formal police reports, including one representing 128 victims with collective losses estimated at IDR 12.145 billion.

ASF was officially designated a suspect on May 29, 2026, and faces charges of fraud, embezzlement, and/or money laundering. Investigators have interviewed 33 witnesses and are completing case files, while also exploring potential complicity from other parties. The Jakarta Metro Police have established a dedicated complaint post for Hanania Group victims, urging them to come forward with relevant evidence or contact a provided hotline.

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