Indonesia seals thousands of electric motorcycles in corruption probe

Indonesian investigators have sealed more than 6,000 EMMO electric motorcycles as part of a corruption probe into the "Makan Bergizi Gratis" (MBG) program. The vehicles are connected to the alleged corrupt procurement of 20,801 electric motorcycles, with a total value of Rp1.1 trillion (approximately $70 million USD), reportedly acquired in 2026.

The Special Crimes Directorate of the Attorney General's Office (Jampidsus) confirmed that all 20,801 motorcycles are under seal. However, the final decision on their use rests with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN). "The sealing is not a confiscation, but for security purposes," stated Syarief Sulaeman Nahdi, Director of Investigations for Jampidsus, via text message on Monday. He added, "We are still waiting for BGN regarding their use."

The sealing operations took place at two key locations: the EMMO Electric Mobility warehouse in the Sentul industrial area, Bogor, West Java, and the EMMO production and assembly unit in Cikarang, West Java. These sites are considered the central hubs for the production and storage of EMMO electric motorcycle models, including the Skuter JVH and Trail JVX.

Investigators are working to complete the inventory of all sealed units. The Jampidsus office emphasized that the sealing is a precautionary measure to secure the assets while the investigation into the alleged corruption within the MBG program unfolds. The ultimate fate of these electric motorcycles remains uncertain pending the BGN's decision.

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The sealing is not a confiscation, but for security purposes. We are still waiting for BGN regarding their use.