Umrah Travel Bureau Boss Goldy Mixalmina Uses Congregation Money To Buy Reborn Innova And Pay Debt

JAKARTA - Kudus Police Chief, AKBP Dydit Dwi Susanto through Wakapolres, Kompol Satya Adi Nugraha revealed that there was a flow of funds used by ZLN (39), as the owner of the Umrah travel agency, Goldy Mixalmina, for personal gain.

As is known, ZLN has been named a suspect by the Kudus Police for cases of fraud against hundreds of prospective pilgrims through the Goldy Mixalmina Umrah travel agency.

Commissioner Satya Adi Nugraha, in an official statement said that the flow of funds used for ZLN's personal interests was like buying a car and paying debts.

"There are funds used to buy KBM (motorized vehicle) Innova Reborn, to pay debts, to pay interest on her business loan, and there is a certain flow of funds that we are still exploring," explained Kompol Satya.

However, Kudus Police investigators are still examining ZLN and several other witnesses, such as Goldy Mixalmina employees, ZLN's wife, including checking the Goldy Mixalmina office and confiscating a number of evidences.

For now, the number of victims of Goldy Mixalmina reached 189 pilgrims, with a total loss of Rp4.9 billion.

"Meanwhile, the total nominal responsibilities that have been collected are Rp. 4,923 billion, from 189 pilgrims to date," explained Commissioner Satya Adi.

"For the time being, the suspect's motive is enriching or personal interests. Beyond that, we are currently still investigating further," he continued.

ZLN is listed as a resident of Kudus City District, Central Java. He became due to failing to send his customers to the Holy Land.

ZLN is entangled in the Criminal Law (KUHP) Article 378 concerning fraud and Article 372 concerning Embezzlement.

Chronology

The examination of ZLN began with a report on February 26, 2024. A person with the initials MRW (35) who was one of the victims reported to the Kudus Police because he felt cheated by ZLN (39).

From the period from August 2023 to February 2024, a total of 189 victims felt cheated by the Umrah program from Goldy Mixalmina. During that time, several victims were known to have paid Umrah fees by transfer to accounts or cash to travel agencies.

From the statement of 189 victims, the Kudus Police team found a total of IDR 4,923,693,664 which had been paid to the travel agency Goldy Mixalmina.

Kompol Satya added that the victims began to suspect ZLN when the Umrah was suddenly postponed. Then, ZLN also began to be difficult to contact and was difficult to confirm.

The victim also could not communicate with the suspect's agents and employees. There is also information that the reported (ZLN) fled abroad. So with this incident, the victim reported to the Kudus Police," explained the Deputy Chief of Police.

For now, the Kudus Police have sealed the Goldy Mixalmina office in Demangan Village, Kota District, Kudus Regency.

"The temporary office has sealed it, to sharpen it and complete the existing evidence," he said.

His party has also secured various evidences, such as cellphones, laptops, proof of transfer flow, accounts and evidence of cash payments and receipts.