Ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026, the Head of the Indonesian National Police Public Relations Division announced countermeasures against social organizations that extort or illegally charge businesses by misusing organizational names, with the most common tactic being demands for Eid al-Fitr holiday allowances (THR). He urged affected business owners not to hesitate and to report immediately to the police. During a troop inspection ceremony in Jakarta, he stated that the public can report by calling the police hotline 110 or by submitting a written report.
After receiving a report, the police will issue a warning to the reported party. If individuals extort money under the guise of a social organization, escalating into gangster-like behavior, the police will take decisive strict action. He emphasized that if extortion becomes organized and structured and severely disrupts social order, the police will not rule out legal enforcement measures as a last resort.
The phenomenon of social organizations demanding holiday allowances from businesses ahead of Eid al-Fitr has once again drawn attention. Similar behavior was widespread during Eid al-Fitr 2025, when an open letter from a community development institution demanding allowances circulated on social media, sparking debate.
Located in West Cisoka District, Tangerang Regency, the organization was accused of demanding Eid al-Fitr allowances from businesses in its area. The letter, dated March 5, 2025, was signed by the institution’s chairperson and secretary. Although no specific amount was mentioned, it explicitly requested holiday allowances from nearby businesses, stating that any amount would be accepted. A contact phone number was also provided, but media could not reach the organization for comment by the time of publication.
The police stated they will closely monitor such behavior where money is demanded from businesses under the pretext of using social organization names and taking advantage of Eid al-Fitr, making every effort to maintain a healthy business environment and protect the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises. At the same time, they remind businesses to contact the police immediately when encountering unreasonable demands, intimidation, or extortion.
Ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026, the Head of the Indonesian National Police Public Relations Division announced countermeasures against social organizations that extort or illegally charge businesses by misusing organizational names, with the most common tactic being demands for Eid al-Fitr holiday allowances (THR). He urged affected business owners not to hesitate and to report immediately to the police. During a troop inspection ceremony in Jakarta, he stated that the public can report by calling the police hotline 110 or by submitting a written report.
After receiving a report, the police will issue a warning to the reported party. If individuals extort money under the guise of a social organization, escalating into gangster-like behavior, the police will take decisive strict action. He emphasized that if extortion becomes organized and structured and severely disrupts social order, the police will not rule out legal enforcement measures as a last resort.
The phenomenon of social organizations demanding holiday allowances from businesses ahead of Eid al-Fitr has once again drawn attention. Similar behavior was widespread during Eid al-Fitr 2025, when an open letter from a community development institution demanding allowances circulated on social media, sparking debate.
Located in West Cisoka District, Tangerang Regency, the organization was accused of demanding Eid al-Fitr allowances from businesses in its area. The letter, dated March 5, 2025, was signed by the institution’s chairperson and secretary. Although no specific amount was mentioned, it explicitly requested holiday allowances from nearby businesses, stating that any amount would be accepted. A contact phone number was also provided, but media could not reach the organization for comment by the time of publication.
The police stated they will closely monitor such behavior where money is demanded from businesses under the pretext of using social organization names and taking advantage of Eid al-Fitr, making every effort to maintain a healthy business environment and protect the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises. At the same time, they remind businesses to contact the police immediately when encountering unreasonable demands, intimidation, or extortion.