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Prabowo details probe into alleged corruption at National Nutrition Agency
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Prabowo details probe into alleged corruption at National Nutrition Agency

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto detailed how he received reports of alleged corruption by former National Nutrition Agency (BGN) leaders.
  • He summoned the heads of the Audit Board and the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) to investigate the allegations.
  • Three former BGN leaders were named suspects for alleged corruption in the management of a nutrition program, involving markups on procurement of items like electric motorcycles and TVs.

President Prabowo Subianto revealed the process by which he learned of alleged corruption within the National Nutrition Agency (BGN). Upon receiving reports, he immediately contacted the head of the Audit Board (BPKP) and the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), along with other officials, to investigate.

"When I received those reports, I summoned the head of BPKP, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center, and I summoned several other officials, I asked. Please, I received reports about BGN," Prabowo stated at an event in Bogor on Wednesday.

When I received those reports, I summoned the head of BPKP, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center, and I summoned several other officials, I asked. Please, I received reports about BGN.

— Prabowo SubiantoIndonesian President detailing how he initiated an investigation into alleged corruption within the National Nutrition Agency.

He expressed disappointment, noting that the nutrition program (MBG) is crucial for improving the health of Indonesian children, especially those in need. "It's hard for me. When I handed over the reins, it was difficult. These are people I appointed, people I gave stars, gave ranks," he said, emphasizing that the program should not be a tool for personal enrichment.

It's hard for me. When I handed over the reins, it was difficult. These are people I appointed, people I gave stars, gave ranks.

— Prabowo SubiantoExpressing disappointment over the alleged corruption by individuals he had appointed to lead the National Nutrition Agency.

Prabowo warned those involved against misusing funds intended for the public, urging them to return to the right path. He reiterated the program's significant positive impact and vowed to support law enforcement in prosecuting any wrongdoing. "If you feel you can be smarter than the Republic of Indonesia, just try," he warned.

Earlier, the Attorney General's Office named three former BGN leaders, Dadan Hindayana, Lodewyk Pusung, and Sonny Sonjaya, as suspects. The charges stem from alleged corruption in the management of the MBG program for 2025-2026, specifically involving markups in the procurement of items such as electric motorcycles, shoes, and tablets. The procurement of 21,801 electric motorcycles alone was valued at approximately 1 trillion Indonesian rupiah.

If you feel you can be smarter than the Republic of Indonesia, just try.

— Prabowo SubiantoWarning individuals involved in the alleged corruption to cease their actions.
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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.

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