Hanania Group Umrah Fraud Scandal: Influencers Under Police Scrutiny
A major fraud and embezzlement investigation involving the Hanania Group has taken a high-profile turn, pulling several prominent Indonesian influencers into the spotlight. Following allegations of massive financial losses suffered by prospective Umrah pilgrims, police have indicated that celebrities who promoted the travel agency—including figures like Awkarin and Keanu—may be summoned for questioning.
Authorities have officially named Ahmad Syah Farhan (ASF), the Director of Hanania Group, as a suspect in the case. He is currently being held at the Polda Metro Jaya detention center. The scandal has left victims with financial losses reaching into the tens of billions of rupiah. Investigators have confirmed that a portion of the funds collected from pilgrims was diverted to pay influencers for marketing purposes.
“Some of the funds were indeed used to pay influencers, as previously questioned, for marketing interests,” stated the Director of General Criminal Investigation at Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Iman Imanuddin, on Tuesday (2/6).
According to the Hanania Group’s official social media posts from December 2024, a vast list of public figures served as guest stars for their Umrah programs. The list of names associated with the promotion is extensive, featuring Lesti Kejora, Rizky Billar, Sintya Marisca, Satria Vijie, Reza Surya, Alvin Faiz, Hasan Alaydrus, Dara Arafah, Cut Meyriska, Fajar Sadboy, Arbani Yasiz, Raden Rauf, Inara Rusli, Asma Nadia, Paula Verhoeven, Davina Karamoy, and Chand Kelvin.
Investigators are now actively looking into the flow of funds to determine if the money was used for purposes outside of official Umrah travel expenses. “We will take statements from the aforementioned influencers and celebrities who participated in or acted as marketers for the Umrah packages offered by PT Hasanah Tama Internasional or Hanania Group,” Iman explained.
The scale of the scandal continues to grow. Kombes Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for Polda Metro Jaya, confirmed that two separate police reports have been filed regarding the case. One report, filed by an individual identified as JSP, involves 128 victims with total losses amounting to Rp 12.145 billion.
“The report filed by JSP has moved to the investigation stage. We have already questioned 33 witnesses, including the complainants and victims on record,” Budi noted. He added that hundreds of victims had paid for travel packages but were never granted the opportunity to perform the pilgrimage according to their scheduled dates.
ASF has been held as a suspect since May 29, 2026, and is currently detained at the Polda Metro Jaya Detention Center. As the investigation deepens, the involvement of these high-profile influencers remains a critical focal point for law enforcement officials.
Suffering Losses of Up to Rp 20 Billion, Dozens of Hanania Group Travel Partners File Police Reports
Summary
Indonesian police are investigating a major fraud case involving the Hanania Group, which allegedly caused billions of rupiah in losses to prospective Umrah pilgrims. Ahmad Syah Farhan, the director of the company, has been named a suspect and is currently in police custody. Investigators have confirmed that a portion of the misappropriated funds was used to pay various influencers and celebrities for promotional marketing.
Authorities plan to summon several high-profile figures, including Awkarin and Keanu, to provide statements regarding their involvement in promoting the agency. With over 128 victims reported in one case alone and losses reaching tens of billions of rupiah, police are tracing the flow of funds to determine the extent of the misuse. The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue to gather evidence from victims and witnesses associated with the fraudulent travel packages.