Police in Banten province, Indonesia, have arrested two suspects accused of defrauding pilgrims out of 7.65 billion Indonesian Rupiah (approximately $500,000 USD) through a fraudulent special hajj pilgrimage scheme. The suspects allegedly misrepresented a “mujamalah” (special access) hajj offering, taking money from victims with no intention of providing the promised pilgrimage. The arrests were made by the General Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimum) of the Banten Regional Police. Authorities are investigating the full extent of the operation and identifying additional potential victims. This case highlights ongoing concerns about scams targeting Indonesians seeking to fulfill their religious obligation to perform the hajj. The investigation continues, with further details expected to be released as they become available. Authorities urge potential pilgrims to verify the legitimacy of hajj organizers before making payments.