The Police Hajj Task Force Prevents the Departure of 32 Non-Procedural Hajj Pilgrims at Soetta Airport

JAKARTA - The National Police Hajj Task Force continues to strengthen supervision and law enforcement during the 2026 Hajj season to protect the public from non-procedural Hajj practices and fraud against prospective pilgrims. One of the efforts was carried out by thwarting the departure of 32 Indonesian citizens (WNI) non-procedural Hajj pilgrims at Terminal 2 of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Head of Public Relations of the National Police, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, said the prevention was carried out by the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police together with the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Immigration Office after finding indications of using a travel route that was not in accordance with the provisions.

"Prevention is carried out by the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police together with the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Immigration Office after finding indications of using a travel route that does not comply with the provisions," Johnny told the media crew, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Johnny emphasized that the formation of the Polri Hajj Task Force was a form of the state's commitment to provide comprehensive protection to the public during the Hajj season. The Polri Hajj Task Force also collaborates with various parties, including Saudi Arabian authorities, to prevent fraud and abuse of the Hajj departure route.

In the case at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, the initial examination results showed that the Indonesian citizens admitted that they were going to travel to Hainan Province, People's Republic of China, via a Batik Air flight from Jakarta to Singapore. However, immigration officers found that 31 of them had a Saudi Arabia work visa of single entry type with a validity of 90 days.

Further investigation revealed that five people admitted to performing the hajj through a certain route, while some others claimed to be on a tourist trip. The police also found one person who acted as a tour leader and operational manager of the Travel FEIGO travel agency that organized the trip.

"The approach taken by the National Police Hajj Task Force prioritizes preventive measures so that the public does not become victims of illegal practices that have the potential to cause financial losses or hinder the implementation of worship," said Johnny.

In addition to supervision at the departure point, the Sub-task Force of the 2026 Hajj and Umrah Police Task Force also continues to enforce the law against various public reports. To date, 11 police reports and 21 information reports have been handled.

From the handling, the police named 13 suspects with a total number of victims reaching 320 people and a total loss of Rp10.025 billion.

During the investigation process of the case at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, officers also secured 32 Indonesian passports, 32 Jakarta-Singapore flight boarding passes, and 31 Saudi Arabia work visas.

The police also prepared an information report, completed the administrative investigation, coordinated with the relevant ministries, and clarified the travel party.

"We remind the public not to be easily tempted by the offer of quick departure through unofficial channels. Don't let the intention of worship be used by parties who seek profit through fraudulent methods," said Johnny.

Therefore, the National Police ensures that supervision during the 2026 hajj season will continue to be strengthened together with all related ministries and agencies to provide maximum protection for the community.

"The National Police also wants to ensure that all pilgrims can carry out their worship safely and in accordance with the applicable regulations," he concluded.