Kemenhaj strengthens PPNS amid surge in haji, umrah fraud
Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said hundreds of cases emerge daily, with about 70% of victims coming from vulnerable economic groups.
The Ministry of Haji and Umrah is reviving the role of Civil Servant Investigators, or PPNS, to strengthen law enforcement against fraud in haji and umrah administration. Deputy Minister of Haji and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said in Jakarta on Tuesday that reinforcing PPNS is needed because fraud cases continue to surface in many regions. He said there are hundreds of cases every day and about 70% of the victims come from vulnerable economic groups. According to Dahnil, PPNS can investigate and work with police in handling suspected crimes in the haji and umrah sector. Kemenhaj will also strengthen PPNS recruitment; the ideal need is three investigators in each regency and city, although the number can be adjusted to the pilgrim population and the level of case risk.