Over a Dozen Failed Umrah Pilgrims Detain Travel Agency Owner in Semarang

BANDA ACEH – Over a dozen would-be pilgrims who failed to depart for umrah detained the owner of the Al Amanah umrah travel agency at a shopping center in Semarang on Sunday evening, April 26, 2026. They claim to be victims of an alleged fraud, with losses reaching hundreds of millions of rupiah. Officers from the South Semarang Police Precinct intervened to secure the situation and brought the suspect to the Semarang City Police Headquarters. One of the victims, Reza (43), stated he had deposited IDR 50 million for two people with a departure scheduled for December 2025, but experienced repeated delays. He received a refund of IDR 30 million before reporting the case to the Central Java Regional Police. Another victim, Endang (54), registered since January 2025 with total payments of IDR 46 million for herself and her sister, but the departure date was continuously postponed until January 2026. Based on data collected at the scene, the total recorded victims reached 12 people, with individual losses ranging from IDR 25 million to IDR 50 million per person, and some even suffering losses up to IDR 275 million. Some victims have received partial refunds, but the remainder remains unclear. https://www.harianaceh.co.id/2026/04/27/belasan-korban-gagal-umrah-tangkap-bos-travel-di-mall-semarang-kerugian-capai-ratusan-juta/