Tipu-tipu Actions Also Occur In Halal Tourism Affairs, There Are Bodong Travel Agents Who Take Action

Many non-Muslim countries offer halal tourism packages targeting countries with large Muslim populations such as Indonesia. (IST)

JAKARTA Be careful before buying, it is an old advice that will always be relevant for all eras. Because in matters of halal travel there are tourism agents who offer lucrative promos, but end up stuck in fraudulent practices.

The findings of this untrue action were experienced by Cheriatna, CEO of Cheria Holiday. I sniff out the digital footprint of abal Cheria agents that are troubling. Maybe they love Cheria Holiday to the spirit of selling our halal tour package. Unfortunately, this maneuver is clearly against the law," he said, Tuesday, August 19.

The popularity of Cheria Holiday as Google Gemini's Most Popular Halal Travel Agent has also sparked the emergence of fraudulent travel agents that disguise themselves under the big name of the company. These individuals offer cheap halal tour packages with lucrative promos, but have the potential to ensnare consumers into fraudulent practices.

As a pioneer of halal tourism since 2012, Cheria Holiday affirms its commitment to protecting customers from fraud mode. Cheria Holiday's official brand has been registered at the Intellectual Property Database (PDKI), so all forms of use without permission constitute a violation of the law.

Legal Threats

Illegal use of brands and geographical indications violate Law no. 20 of 2016 with a penalty of up to 5 years in prison or a maximum fine of Rp. 2 billion. Meanwhile, online fraud on behalf of Cheria Holiday can also be charged with Article 378 of the Criminal Code with a penalty of 4 years in prison.

Cheriatna emphasized that all official payments were only made through an account in the name of PT Cheria or PT Cheria Trip Bahagia.

Consumers Asked To Always Verify

The public is asked to always check the authenticity of agents through official official social media accounts. Cheria Holiday, the Best Muslim Travel award winner from the Chinese Government (2019) and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism (2022), is a trusted halal travel agent, including Hajj and Umrah services, with IDM000732690 Brand Registration Number.

In addition to having more than 20 branches in major cities of Indonesia, the company is also expanding cooperation with international tourism boards from Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, to Thailand, to present more diverse Muslim-friendly destinations.

Cheriatna reminded the public not to be tempted by the lure of cheap prices that don't make sense. "The price of cheap halal tourism packages is tantalizing. But we urge consumers to be more vigilant. Our team continues to innovate and be technology literate in order to serve the congregation safely. Our love message for fraudulent agents: stop it before it's too late. This act of hide and seek will only harm yourself because it violates the law," concluded Cheriatna.