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PAN Party Demands Full Investigation into Hanania Travel Fraud Affecting 1,286 Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims
A travel fraud case involving Hanania Travel has defrauded 1,286 hajj and umrah pilgrims of Rp 35.34 billion. PAN party lawmaker Endang Agustina has demanded a thorough police investigation, including potential money laundering charges, after victims' deposits were never transferred to the Indonesian Hajj Financial Management Agency.
Quick Facts
Who
Endang Agustina
What
Alleged fraud in hajj and umrah travel arrangements
When
June 17-18, 2026
Where
Jakarta
- Alleged fraud in hajj and umrah travel arrangements
- Down payments submitted to Hanania Travel were not forwarded to BPKH
- Victims promised free umrah packages but never received hajj quota numbers
- Call for investigation with potential money laundering charges
- Investigation into misappropriation of victim funds
An alleged fraud case involving Hanania Travel has victimized 1,286 people seeking to perform hajj and umrah pilgrimages, resulting in total losses of Rp 35.34 billion. Endang Agustina, a member of Commission III of the Indonesian Parliament (DPR) from the PAN party, has called on law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the case, describing the actions as inhumane and exploitative.
According to the victims' legal representative Joddy Mulyasetya Putra, the victims had submitted their money to Hanania Travel with the expectation that initial deposits would be forwarded to BPKH (the Indonesian Hajj Financial Management Agency). However, the company failed to transfer these funds as required. Victims were promised package deals combining hajj pilgrimages with free umrah during Ramadan, but were never issued hajj quota numbers despite paying their down payments. The victims had been saving specifically to undertake these religious obligations.
Endang Agustina emphasized that the investigation should not be overly complicated and expressed confidence that the Jakarta Metro Police (Polda Metro Jaya) would be capable of uncovering the full extent of the fraud. She specifically urged investigators to consider applying money laundering (TPPU) charges, suggesting that victims' funds were misappropriated through various means including transfers, expenditures, and use as capital for other businesses.
The legislator called for coordinated efforts among law enforcement agencies and relevant institutions to resolve the case promptly, particularly among authorities operating within the Jakarta region. The investigation has revealed that the fraud extended beyond umrah trips to include hajj pilgrimages, with victims having accumulated savings over time specifically for their intended religious journey to the Holy Land.
Why This Matters
This case reveals systemic vulnerabilities in Indonesia's hajj and umrah travel industry, where unscrupulous operators exploit pilgrims' religious aspirations and life savings. The demand for money laundering investigations signals potential broader financial crimes and underscores the need for strengthened regulatory oversight and consumer protections in faith-based tourism services. For Indonesian Muslims, this highlights critical risks when booking through unauthorized channels and the importance of verifying operator credentials with BPKH.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 17, 2026
WireVictims' legal representative Joddy Mulyasetya Putra meets with journalists at Polda Metro Jaya, confirming 1,286 victims and Rp 35.34 billion in losses
Jun 18, 2026
WirePAN party legislator Endang Agustina calls for thorough police investigation and potential money laundering charges against Hanania Travel