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    "data": {
        "id": 1773127,
        "msgid": "bgn-affirms-valid-sppg-verification-process-is-free-of-charge-1780072246",
        "date": "2026-05-29 21:26:50",
        "title": "BGN affirms valid SPPG verification process is free of charge",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "BGN has confirmed that the application and verification process for legitimate SPPG units is free of charge, countering widespread scams where fraudsters pose as officials to collect payments for non-existent MBG kitchen projects. The agency urged the public to report any suspected fraud and emphasised that all official communications occur only through verified channels.",
        "content": "<p>The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has confirmed that the\napplication and verification process for legitimate Satuan Pelayanan\nPemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) units is free of charge, amid numerous scams\ninvolving Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) kitchen points. \u2018The entire\napplication and verification process for valid SPPG units has never been\ncharged any fees by BGN,\u2019 said BGN Deputy Head Sony Sonjaya in an\nofficial statement on Friday. Sony affirmed his commitment to\nmaintaining the integrity of the MBG program by fully supporting law\nenforcement efforts against alleged fraud and embezzlement cases falsely\nclaiming to build SPPG units, including one in East Lombok Regency, West\nNusa Tenggara (NTB). The case originated from public reports of scams\npromising the construction and operation of SPPG kitchens. In practice,\nperpetrators allegedly offered SPPG location points, kitchen facility\nconstruction, and operational readiness in exchange for payments from\nvictims. \u2018The modus operandi involves promising SPPG location points,\nbuilding construction, and operational readiness,\u2019 Sony said. \u2018BGN has\nnever appointed intermediaries, brokers, or any party to guarantee SPPG\nlocation points in exchange for payment. The entire process is conducted\ntransparently in accordance with applicable regulations,\u2019 he added. Sony\nrevealed that several victims approached BGN after promised projects\nfailed to materialise and funds were not returned. Following\nverification, BGN advised victims to pursue legal action through law\nenforcement authorities. BGN also reminded the public that all official\ninformation regarding SPPG construction, including technical\nrequirements, building standards, kitchen capacity, and facility layout,\nis publicly accessible via official government channels. BGN reiterated\nthat SPPG applications and verification processes are free of charge.\nThe agency has never appointed brokers, intermediaries, or any party to\nguarantee SPPG approval. \u2018All official information is communicated\nexclusively through BGN\u2019s official channels. The public should\nimmediately report any suspected MBG or BGN-related fraud to law\nenforcement authorities,\u2019 Sony said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bgn-affirms-valid-sppg-verification-process-is-free-of-charge-1780072246",
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