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Glory Harimas Sihombing, Head of Indonesia Food Security Review Foundation, Named New Suspect in MBG Case
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Glory Harimas Sihombing, Head of Indonesia Food Security Review Foundation, Named New Suspect in MBG Case

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • Glory Harimas Sihombing (GHS), head of the Indonesia Food Security Review Foundation, is named a new suspect in a corruption case.
  • GHS was allegedly asked by a former official to find foundation partners for a nutrition program.
  • GHS has been detained for 20 days.

Glory Harimas Sihombing (GHS), the head of the Yayasan Indonesia Food Security Review (Indonesia Food Security Review Foundation), has been named a new suspect in the alleged corruption case involving the "Makan Bergizi Gratis" (MBG) program, which translates to "Free Nutritious Meal" program. The Attorney General's Office announced the development.

According to the Attorney General's Office, GHS was reportedly instructed by Dadan Hindayana, the former Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), to identify and secure foundation partners for the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG). This suggests a potential role in facilitating or overseeing the program's partnerships.

Following her designation as a suspect, GHS was immediately detained. She will remain in custody at the Rutan Salemba Cabang Kejaksaan Agung (Salemba Detention Center, Branch of the Attorney General's Office) for the next 20 days as the investigation proceeds.

GHS was asked by a former Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, to find foundation partners for the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG).

โ€” Attorney General's OfficeThe office explained the alleged role of GHS in the corruption case.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.