Inp.polri.go.id - Kendari.  Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police revealed an illegal Umrah travel case involving PT Tajak Ramadhan Grup (TRG) during a press conference on Friday (26/6/2026), charging two suspects, identified as IGM and AN, were charged with fraud and embezzlement.

Investigators also applying the Anti-Money Laundering Law to track assets linked to the crime.

Southeast Sulawesi Police Director of Criminal Investigation Senior SUperintendent Wisnu Wibowo said 218 victims reported losses totaling Rp 7 billion. 

“We applied money laundering charges to trace assets suspected to come from the crime, ensuring victims benefit from the investigation,” he explained.

Police seized a house in Kendari as evidence and are coordinating with banks, OJK, and PPATK to follow financial flows. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s regional office praised the action, urging the public to verify travel agencies through official channels. Authorities reminded local residents to avoid suspicious offers and report illegal practices.

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