Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police Coordinates with Saudi Arabia to Strengthen the Protection of Hajj Pilgrims

Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Wakapolri) Inspector General Pol. Dedi Prasetyo (right) poses for a photo with the Director of Intelligence of the Saudi Arabian PSS, Major General Abdul Hamid (left). (Police Public Relations Division)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Wakapolri) Inspector General Pol. Dedi Prasetyo coordinated with the ranks of the Presidency of State Security (PSS) of Saudi Arabia in order to strengthen the protection of Indonesian pilgrims ahead of the peak of the 2026 Hajj season.

Quoted from an official statement in Jakarta, Saturday, the arrival of Wakapolri was officially welcomed by the Deputy Director of Intelligence of the Saudi Arabian PSS, Major General Abdul Hamid, representing the leadership of the Saudi Arabian PSS.

During the meeting, both parties discussed strengthening coordination related to the protection of citizens, information exchange, and accelerating the handling of problems that Indonesian pilgrims may face while in Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations of the National Police, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, said that this coordination was an effort to strengthen the synergy of protecting pilgrims from before departure to the implementation of worship in the Holy Land.

"The National Police together with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah RI continue to strengthen supervision in the country to prevent non-procedural departures and protect the public from fraudulent practices. At the same time, coordination with Saudi Arabian authorities is also strengthened so that protection of Indonesian pilgrims can be carried out comprehensively," he said.

According to him, Indonesia as the country with the largest number of pilgrims in the world, needs strong collaboration so that every citizen can obtain certainty, security, and protection during the performance of worship.

Therefore, strengthening coordination with the Saudi Arabian authorities is an important part of ensuring that Indonesian people can carry out their worship safely, orderly, and in accordance with regulations.

He emphasized that the National Police would continue to strengthen supervision and law enforcement against non-procedural Hajj practices in the country while improving international coordination as part of the commitment to provide maximum protection for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims.

Meanwhile, the Sub-Task Force of the National Police Hajj and Umrah Task Force has handled 11 Police Reports (LP) and 21 Information Reports (LI), with 13 suspects, the number of victims reached 320 people, and the total loss of the community amounted to Rp. 10.025 billion.

In addition, the National Police Hajj Task Force has also prevented the departure of 32 Indonesian citizens who are non-procedural haj pilgrims as a protective measure so that the public does not become victims of illegal departure practices.

The total quota for Indonesian pilgrims in 2026/1447 H was set at 221,000 pilgrims, with 203,320 regular pilgrims and 17,680 special pilgrims.

The province with the largest quota is first, East Java with 42,409 pilgrims, then Central Java (34,122 pilgrims) and third West Java (29,643 pilgrims).