Active TNI Colonel Implicated in Free Nutritious Meals Corruption Case

Indonesian investigators have seized more than 6,000 electric motorcycles as part of a widening corruption probe into the government's "Free Nutritious Meals" (MBG) program. The operation, conducted by the Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) office, targeted vehicles suspected of being involved in a procurement scandal.

The seized EMMO brand electric motorcycles are connected to the acquisition of 20,801 units, a deal valued at approximately 1.1 trillion rupiah (around $67 million USD) during the 2025-2026 period. The Jampidsus team sealed the vehicles at an industrial area in Sentul, Bogor, West Java, as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the program's implementation.

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We found the involvement of an active TNI member here who holds the position of Secretary of the Deputy for Provision and Distribution of BGN and also as the Commitment Making Official (PPK) in the procurement of goods and services, especially motorcycle procurement.

Further complicating the case, the Attorney General's Office has uncovered evidence suggesting the involvement of an active Indonesian military (TNI) officer. The officer, identified by the initials BU and holding the rank of colonel, allegedly served as the Secretary of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and acted as the Commitment Making Official (PPK) responsible for the procurement of goods and services, specifically these motorcycles.

According to investigators, BU is accused of manipulating the procurement process. This included allegedly inflating prices and directing the selection of specific vendors. The investigation is continuing to uncover the full extent of the alleged corruption and the network involved in the scandal.

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As PPK, he was involved in regulating, such as inflating prices and directing the selection of providers, which was indeed done by the PPK and the providers we have detained.