Police General Becomes Suspect in MBG Corruption, Here's Mabes Polri's Response

Indonesia's National Police (Mabes Polri) have stated they will not offer legal protection to Brigadier General Lalu Muhammad Iwan (LMI), an active police officer designated as the seventh suspect in a corruption investigation. The case involves alleged corruption within the "Makan Bergizi Gratis" (MBG) program, a government initiative for nutritious meals.

Brigjen LMI, who was previously the head of the Legal and Public Relations Bureau at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) until March 2025, was named a suspect by the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung). The Head of Public Relations Division at Mabes Polri, Inspector General Johnny Edison Isir, confirmed LMI's status as an active officer but stressed that the institution would uphold the law.

"The National Police are taking a firm stance in accordance with applicable service regulations and are committed to no impunity for any individual police personnel who commit criminal acts," Isir stated via a short message on Thursday. This declaration underscores the police's commitment to transparency and accountability in combating corruption, even when high-ranking officers are involved.

The investigation into the MBG program corruption is ongoing, with the Attorney General's Office actively pursuing leads. The naming of Brigjen LMI as a suspect marks a significant development in the case, signaling a determined effort by the authorities to address alleged financial misconduct within the program.

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The National Police are taking a firm stance in accordance with applicable service regulations and are committed to no impunity for any individual police personnel who commit criminal acts.