Sony Sonjaya questioned by Attorney General's Office in MBG corruption case

Sony Sonjaya, the former Deputy Head of the National Food Agency (BGN), appeared before the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) for questioning in connection with the corruption case involving the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. His lawyer, Krisna Murti, indicated that the examination also pertains to Sonjaya's application to become a Justice Collaborator.

Sonjaya arrived at the Kejagung building in South Jakarta, reportedly carrying a notebook and pen. His lawyer previously stated that Sonjaya has identified at least 26 individuals to investigators as part of his cooperation. The Kejagung is currently assessing whether to grant Sonjaya's Justice Collaborator status, a decision that hinges on whether investigators still require his testimony and the extent to which his cooperation will be beneficial.

Kejagung's Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah, explained that the decision involves reviewing existing evidence and determining the maximum level of cooperation expected from Sonjaya. The MBG program corruption case has led to the designation of five suspects, including former BGN Head Dadan Hindayana and other BGN officials, along with individuals from a partner company. The alleged corruption involves inflated procurement prices for items such as electric motorcycles, shoes, tablets, and televisions, resulting in significant state losses.