Using Umrah Visa For Hajj, The Regent Asks The Chairman Of The Rembang DPRD To Be Deported

Rembang Regent Abdul Hafid responded to the detention of the Chairman of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of Rembang Supadi Regency by the Saudi Arabian authorities for violating immigration.

Supadi is suspected of using a Umrah visa to go for Hajj. In fact, Abdul Hafid was interested in joining the Hajj without having to queue for years.

Furthermore, Abdul Hafid asked that the law be enforced, but also hoped that Supadi could be deported. He also admitted that Supadi often goes to Hajj every year.

His party has tried to communicate with the Saudi Arabian authorities over Supadi's arrest, but the rules there are no prisoners to be visited.

"So after we confirm with the Indonesian Embassy we cannot explain in detail, even the rules there cannot be visited," said Abdul Hafid after attending a meeting with the Rembang DPRD, Thursday, July 11.

According to him, the case still has to be investigated thoroughly so that it becomes clear. From the information he received, Supadi was accused of abusing Umrah visas for Hajj, on that charge he hoped Supadi would be deported to Indonesia.

Asked about Supadi's involvement as the coordinator of the Hajj pilgrims using a Umrah visa, the Rembang Regent admitted that he did not know for sure. However, he was interested in joining the fast pilgrimage without queuing for years.

"If I don't know exactly. What I know is that he used to take a pilgrimage visa first. Actually, we were interested in the amount, it didn't end there. Yes, I'm interested, how come I can have a fast, delicious Hajj, yes congratulations, I used to be interested. However, once there is, I'm no longer interested," he said.

As previously reported, the chairman of the Rembang Regency DPRD, Supadi, reportedly lost contact while going for Hajj. The news emerged after Supadi's Hajj leave permit had passed its limit, which was dated May 31, 2024, to June 25, 2024.

The Ministry of Religion of Rembang Regency when confirmed said that Supadi was not registered in the quota of regular Hajj pilgrims or officers from Rembang Regency for the 2024 Hajj season.

However, the news of Supadi's disappearance while undergoing the pilgrimage was finally revealed. It was reported that Supadi was detained to undergo a trial by the Saudi Arabian authorities allegedly for violating immigration.