Deputy Minister Urges Immediate Raids on Unauthorized Hajj and Umrah Travel Agencies!

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah (Wamenhaj) of Indonesia, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, has instructed the Regional Offices of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Civil Servant Investigators (PPNS) to conduct raids on unauthorized pilgrimage and umrah travel agencies.

"I instruct my colleagues, the Regional Heads, my apologies to the Heads of Departments, and the central PPNS to immediately conduct raids on PPIU, PIHK, and KBIH that do not have authorization," said Dahnil during a PPNS strengthening meeting in Central Jakarta on Tuesday evening (10/11/2026).

Dahnil emphasized that monitoring should not only occur after reports of fraud arise, but also through preventive measures against Umrah Travel Organizers (PPIU) and Special Hajj Organizers (PIHK) that have the potential for violations.

"It is said that 50 percent of PPIUs are inactive. This means there are only about 2,000, or approximately 1,800 that are active," said Dahnil.

Knowing the high number of inactive PPIUs, Dahnil urged his team to regulate them to avoid becoming a gap for scams targeting prospective umrah pilgrims.

"The 50 percent that are inactive should be taken down or taken out, and then we can issue new licenses that must be stricter. Our focus is on protecting and serving the pilgrims. That is the priority," he asserted.