Fictitious Travel Scandal: Actress Hana Hanifah Under Investigation for Alleged Corruption
The Riau Regional Police are investigating a case of alleged corruption involving fictitious official travel, and popular Indonesian actress Hana Hanifah has found herself caught in the middle.
Police revealed that Ms. Hanifah is suspected of receiving hundreds of millions of rupiah in funds linked to the case, which centers around suspicious travel documents and plane tickets issued in 2020-2021 at the Riau DPRD Council Secretariat (Setwan). The alleged scheme, uncovered by investigators, involved vast sums of state money being funneled through fictitious travel expenses.
Head of Public Relations at the Riau Regional Police, Commissioner Anom Caribbeanto, confirmed the report, stating that the alleged flow of funds began in November 2021. "Investigators are focusing on the flow of funds that flowed to witness HH (Hana Hanifah)," Anom stated, adding, "We are still confirming some of the data because the flow of funds does not just happen once; the nominal value also varies, starting from IDR 5 million to IDR 15 million."
Anom emphasized that if evidence proves the parties involved indeed received these funds, they would be required to return the money, as it originated from criminal acts of corruption.
The investigation has already resulted in the questioning of several witnesses, including former Acting Mayor of Pekanbaru Muflihun, who served as Secretary of the Riau DPRD at the time. Although the official travel supposedly took place during the Covid-19 pandemic when air travel was heavily restricted, over 35,000 plane tickets were allegedly issued, raising major red flags.
"Police investigations found indications of corruption with significant state losses. A number of findings revealed thousands of official travel documents which were suspect, along with 35,836 plane tickets which were also suspected to be fake," a police spokesperson shared.
In a significant development, investigators from the Ditreskrimsus Polda Riau recently confiscated four apartment units in Citra Plaza Nagoya, Batam, Riau Islands, believed to be connected to the proceeds of the fictitious travel scheme. One of these confiscated apartments belonged to the aforementioned Muflihun.
Police stressed their commitment to uncovering the full scope of the corruption and holding all involved parties accountable. They plan to recall Hana Hanifah and other witnesses for further questioning to clarify the details of the alleged illegal fund transfers.
What are the alleged financial ties between Hana Hanifah and the fictitious travel scheme?
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## Fictitious Travel Scandal: Actress Hana Hanifah Under Investigation
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re diving into a developing story involving popular Indonesian actress Hana Hanifah and a shocking case of alleged corruption. Joining us to discuss this is legal expert and former prosecutor, Alex Reed. Welcome to the show.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in. It’s been reported that Hanifah is suspected of receiving hundreds of millions of rupiah linked to a fictitious travel scheme at the Riau DPRD Council Secretariat. Can you explain what we know so far about this case?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. This case revolves around suspicious travel documents and plane tickets allegedly issued between 2020 and 2021. Investigators believe a significant amount of state money was funneled through these fictitious travel expenses, essentially siphoning public funds.
**Host:** And what is Ms. Hanifah’s alleged role in all of this?
**Alex Reed:** According to reports, authorities suspect Ms. Hanifah received a considerable portion of these misappropriated funds. [[1](https://riau.antaranews.com/berita/397489/wow-hana-hanifah-diduga-terima-ratusan-juta-dari-kasus-sppd-fiktif-riau)]They also revealed that she was questioned for nine hours regarding these allegations.
**Host:** It’s important to note that Ms. Hanifah hasn’t been charged with any crimes at this stage, correct?
**Alex Reed:** That’s correct. She is currently a suspect and is presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, the seriousness of these allegations cannot be understated. If convicted, she could face substantial penalties, including imprisonment.
**Host:** This case raises serious concerns about financial transparency and accountability within government institutions. What implications might this scandal have on public trust?
**Alex Reed:** It undoubtedly erodes public trust. When individuals entrusted with public funds are suspected of such misconduct, it sends a damaging message about the integrity of the system. Cases like these underscore the need for robust oversight and stricter measures to prevent corruption.
**Host:** Thank you for providing insights into this complex case. We will continue monitoring developments and provide updates as the investigation progresses.
