Sony's singing continues for JC status, submits 41 names to investigators

Sony Sonjaya, the former Deputy Head of the Nutrition Improvement Program (BGN), has significantly expanded his testimony in a corruption case involving the Nutritious Meal Program (MBG). He has now identified 41 individuals allegedly implicated in the scheme, an increase from the 26 names previously disclosed. Sonjaya is cooperating with investigators as he seeks status as a Justice Collaborator.

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So one person had a table, 'Mr. [Sony] this has this, this has this, this has the Regent's this, like that.'

During his examination by the Attorney General's Office on Thursday, June 18, Sonjaya's lawyer, Krisna Murti, stated that the additional names were revealed as some individuals requested specific allocations within the program for their affiliates. Murti explained that a table presented during the examination showed these new proposed individuals.

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The table was opened by the investigator. When opened by the investigator, it turned out there was a table filled with proposals for new people again. So the total increased from 26 plus the new findings, making a total of 41 names.

Sonjaya has also provided evidence to the Attorney General's Office regarding alleged fictitious procurement of 5,000 CCTV cameras intended for installation at Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) and fingerprint scanners for MBG beneficiaries. His lawyer presented these findings as a factor for consideration in his client's request for Justice Collaborator status. The investigation continues to unfold, with the Attorney General's Office having already named six suspects in the case.

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One SPPG has 5 CCTV. So all of them, there should be 5,000 CCTV installed and fingerprint [scanners]. So the beneficiaries must, must click their fingerprints, like that. So it can be matched with the SPPG.