Deputy Hajj Minister Dahnil Reveals Hajj Mafia Practices, Rogue KBIH Members Suspected of Raking in Billions from Dam and Badal Scams
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, has uncovered a mafia network that exploits hajj pilgrimage services to make huge profits. In the governance reform being rolled out, the Ministry of Hajj found certain Hajj Guidance Group (KBIH) members suspected of running badal and dam payment scams, pocketing tens of billions of rupiah in a single season.
Additionally, the government officially scrapped the 'pay later, replace later' mechanism, which was seen as a loophole for manipulating departure schedules by rogue Special Hajj Organizers. The Ministry also set up a Directorate General of Control, reinforced by former KPK investigators, to oversee hajj operations and crack down on irregularities.
Dahnil expressed disappointment that some of those caught claimed to be ustaz or kiai. This revelation doesn’t reflect all KBIH groups, but a few individuals who abused people’s trust. The government stressed that departure rights are strictly based on queue numbers and any violations will be legally processed.
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