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Greater Jakarta: Trial starts for alleged ‘umrah’ fraud case
Facing the music: The defendants in a case involving umrah tour operator First Travel, (from left) Andika Surachman, Anniesa Hasibuan and Kiki Hasibuan, stand trial at the Depok District Court in West Java on Monday
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span class="inline inline-center">Facing the music: The defendants in a case involving umrah tour operator First Travel, (from left) Andika Surachman, Anniesa Hasibuan and Kiki Hasibuan, stand trial at the Depok District Court in West Java on Monday. The defendants, First Travel president director, director and finance director, respectively, are accused of defrauding customers to the tune of 848 billion (US$69.3 million).(Antara/Indrianto Eko Suwarso)
The first hearing of an alleged fraud case involving travel agency First Travel was held on Monday at the Depok District Court in West Java, with many of its reported victims in attendance.
First Travel president director Andika Surachman, director Anniesa Hasibuan and finance director Siti Nuraidah Hasibuan stand accused of scamming umrah (minor pilgramage) hopefuls out of Rp 848 billion (US$69.3 million).
Upon their arrival in the courtroom at 10 a.m., they were met with shouts of “thief” and “cheater” from their alleged victims, many of whom had been waiting since 8 a.m., according to kompas.com.
They continued voicing their outrage even as court proceedings began, triggering a warning from a court official who said the hearing would not continue until the crowd quieted down.
About 58,600 people nationwide have reportedly fallen victim to alleged frauds committed by First Travel.
