07-06-2025
Mais urges haj scam victims to lodge police reports immediately
SHAH ALAM: Victims of fraudulent haj packages are urged to lodge police reports immediately and provide all relevant information to facilitate stern legal action against the syndicates or individuals involved.
Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin said prosecuting those involved in haj fraud is crucial to eradicating such practices and protecting Muslims from falling victim to scams.
He also advised prospective pilgrims to verify the background and legitimacy of haj service providers by referring to the official list of licensed Hajj Pilgrimage Organisers (PJH) on the Lembaga Tabung Haji website.
"Be cautious of offers that are too cheap or even free, as this is usually the modus operandi of fraudsters.
"Also, immediately report any suspicious activity to the authorities for further action," he said in a statement today.
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, earlier expressed his sadness and disappointment over the increase in haj package fraud cases involving Muslims in the country.
In a post on the Selangor Royal Office's Facebook page, His Royal Highness decreed that firm action be taken against any individual or travel agency offering haj packages that exploit and deceive Muslims.
He expressed his disappointment at the latest incident reported by the media, in which more than 80 prospective pilgrims were left stranded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), believed to be due to fake packages offered by syndicates.
