Teknowarta – A major fraud and embezzlement scandal surrounding the Hanania Group has cast a spotlight on several prominent Indonesian influencers. Following allegations of misappropriated funds from prospective Umrah pilgrims, police have indicated that well-known figures, including Awkarin and Keanu, may be summoned for questioning due to their involvement in promoting the travel agency’s services.
Authorities have officially named Ahmad Syah Farhan (ASF), the President Director of Hanania Group, as a suspect in the case. With total losses estimated to reach tens of billions of rupiah, ASF is currently in custody at the Jakarta Metro Police headquarters. Investigators have confirmed that a portion of the funds collected from pilgrims was channeled to influencers as part of the company’s marketing strategy, though the exact figures remain under investigation.
“Some of the funds were indeed used to pay influencers for marketing purposes, as previously suspected,” stated the Director of General Criminal Investigation at the Jakarta Metro Police, Senior Commissioner Iman Imanuddin, on Tuesday (June 2).
Social media posts from the official Hanania Group account in December 2024 highlighted several public figures who served as guest stars for the agency’s Umrah programs. The list of names involved includes Lesti Kejora, Rizky Billar, Sintya Marisca, Satria Vijie, Reza Surya, Alvin Faiz, Hasan Alaydrus, Dara Arafah, Cut Meyriska, and Fajar Sadboy. Other notable figures mentioned are Arbani Yasiz, Raden Rauf, Inara Rusli, Asma Nadia, Paula Verhoeven, Davina Karamoy, and Chand Kelvin.
Given that these funds were allegedly used for purposes outside the scope of travel arrangements, investigators are prioritizing the questioning of these influencers. Commissioner Iman emphasized, “We will also take statements from the influencers and celebrities who participated in marketing the Umrah packages offered by PT Hasanah Tama Internasional, also known as Hanania Group.”
According to the Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Metro Police, Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto, two separate police reports have been filed regarding this case. One report, submitted by an individual identified as JSP, involves 128 victims with total financial losses reaching Rp 12.145 billion.
“The report filed by JSP has moved to the investigation stage. Investigators have already questioned 33 witnesses, including the complainants and victims,” Budi explained. He noted that hundreds of victims had paid for travel packages but were never sent on their scheduled pilgrimages. ASF was officially named a suspect on May 29, 2026, and is currently detained at the Jakarta Metro Police detention center.
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“ASF was officially declared a suspect on May 29, 2026. Following this, he was placed in detention at the Jakarta Metro Police’s Directorate of Detention and Evidence facility,” he concluded.
Summary
The Hanania Group is embroiled in a major Umrah fraud and embezzlement scandal, with its President Director, Ahmad Syah Farhan (ASF), named as a suspect. ASF is accused of misappropriating funds from prospective pilgrims, leading to estimated losses of tens of billions of rupiah. One police report details 128 victims suffering Rp 12.145 billion in losses, as hundreds paid for packages but were never sent on their pilgrimages.
Police will summon several prominent Indonesian influencers, including Awkarin and Keanu, for questioning regarding their role in promoting Hanania Group. Investigators confirmed that a portion of the pilgrims’ funds was used to pay these influencers for marketing purposes. Other public figures like Lesti Kejora and Rizky Billar are also mentioned among those who promoted the agency’s Umrah programs.