The ongoing investigation into a massive fraud and embezzlement scandal involving Hanania Group has cast a spotlight on several high-profile influencers. As authorities dig deeper into the case, popular figures such as Awkarin and Keanu may be summoned by the police for their roles in promoting the travel agency’s services.
The Jakarta Metro Police have officially named Ahmad Syah Farhan (ASF), the CEO of Hanania Group, as a primary suspect. He is currently being held in custody following allegations that the company swindled prospective pilgrims out of billions of rupiah. Investigators have confirmed that some of the misappropriated funds from these pilgrims were funneled to influencers for marketing purposes.
Kombes Iman Imanuddin, Director of General Criminal Investigation at the Jakarta Metro Police, confirmed on Tuesday (June 2) that influencer marketing was a key part of the group’s operations. “Some of the funds were indeed used to pay influencers for marketing purposes,” he stated.
Social media activity from Hanania Group in December 2024 shows that a significant number of celebrities were involved as guest stars for the agency’s Hajj and Umrah programs. The list of public figures associated with the group includes Lesti Kejora, Rizky Billar, Sintya Marisca, Satria Vijie, Reza Surya, Alvin Faiz, Hasan Alaydrus, Dara Arafah, Cut Meyriska, and Fajar Sadboy. Furthermore, names such as Arbani Yasiz, Raden Rauf, Inara Rusli, Asma Nadia, Paula Verhoeven, Davina Karamoy, and Chand Kelvin have also surfaced in connection to the promotion of the travel packages.
Given the nature of the financial irregularities, investigators are now preparing to question these influencers. The primary concern is that the funds paid by pilgrims were misused for purposes unrelated to the actual implementation of the Umrah pilgrimage. “We will certainly seek statements from these celebrities who participated in marketing the Umrah packages offered by PT Hasanah Tama Internasional, also known as Hanania Group,” Iman explained.
The Jakarta Metro Police spokesperson, Kombes Budi Hermanto, noted that there are currently two active police reports regarding this case. One prominent report, filed by an individual identified as JSP, involves 128 victims with total losses reaching approximately Rp 12.145 billion.
“The report filed by JSP has been elevated to the investigation stage. Investigators have already questioned 33 witnesses, including the complainants and victims,” Budi stated. He added that hundreds of victims had paid for travel packages but were never sent on their scheduled pilgrimages.
Ahmad Syah Farhan has been in police custody since May 29. Authorities remain committed to untangling the financial web surrounding the company, which has left countless individuals distressed over their lost funds.
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“ASF was named a suspect on May 29, 2026. Following this, he was detained at the Jakarta Metro Police Detention Center,” Budi concluded.
Summary
The Jakarta Metro Police have launched an investigation into Hanania Group following a massive fraud scandal involving its Hajj and Umrah travel packages, which caused losses totaling over Rp 12 billion. Ahmad Syah Farhan, the company’s CEO, has been named a suspect and taken into custody for allegedly misappropriating funds collected from hundreds of prospective pilgrims.
Authorities are now planning to summon several high-profile influencers, including Awkarin and Keanu, who were hired to promote the company’s services. Investigators confirmed that some of the defrauded money was used to pay these public figures for marketing, and they intend to question all involved celebrities to uncover the full extent of the financial irregularities.