LPSK reviews justice collaborator bid from former nutrition agency deputy head

Indonesia's Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) is currently examining a request for justice collaborator status submitted by Sony Sonjaya, a former deputy head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN). Sonjaya is implicated in a corruption case involving alleged mismanagement of the "Nutritious Free Meal" (MBG) program.

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They represent Sonny Sonjaya and have submitted a request to the Chairperson of LPSK as a Justice Collaborator and a request for protection for his family through a written letter.

The application was formally lodged on June 9, 2026, by Sonjaya's legal team, which includes Elza Syarief, Krisna Murti, and Nikolas Johan. The request seeks not only Sonjaya's status as a justice collaborator but also protection for his family. LPSK Deputy Chairman Wawan Fahrudin confirmed that the agency received the written petition from Sonjaya's representatives.

Currently, the application is undergoing document verification by LPSK's application acceptance team. Wawan Fahrudin explained that if the formal requirements and documentation are complete, the review process will take approximately 30 days. Following this initial stage, LPSK will conduct an investigation, gathering facts, data, information, and testimonies, while also coordinating with law enforcement agencies.

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If the documents and formal requirements are complete, the review of the application takes 30 days.

Ultimately, the LPSK leadership will make a decision to accept or reject the application based on the findings of the review and investigation process, which will be compiled into a report. This decision will be finalized through a leadership hearing.

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Then it will be decided in an application hearing by the LPSK leadership.