Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police (INP) Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo met with officials from Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of State Security (PSS) on Saturday (23/5/2026) to enhance protection for Indonesian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season.
“The INP, together with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, continues to strengthen domestic oversight to prevent nonprocedural departures and protect citizens from fraud. At the same time, coordination with Saudi authorities ensures comprehensive protection abroad,” said INP Head of Public Relations Division Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir.
The meeting was hosted by Major General Abdul Hamid, Deputy Director of Intelligence at PSS, according to antaranews.com. Both sides discussed coordination on citizen protection, information exchange, and rapid response to potential issues affecting Indonesian pilgrims.
Indonesia, with the largest Hajj quota worldwide at 221,000 pilgrims, requires strong collaboration to guarantee safety and order. The INP has already handled 11 police reports and 21 information cases related to illegal Hajj practices, with 13 suspects and losses exceeding Rp10 billion.
(mg/inp/pr/rs)
