Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sonny Sanjaya has\nstrengthened coordination with the Indonesian National Police (Polri)\u2019s\nFree Nutritious Meals (MBG) Task Force and the Criminal Investigation\nAgency (Bareskrim) to oversee the handling of alleged illegal trading of\nSPPG points reported in several regions.<\/p>\n
This follows an increase in public reports of scams where individuals\nposing as BGN officials or claiming connections to them offered to\nprocess SPPG points in exchange for money.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, I coordinated with the Polri MBG Task Force and communicated\nwith the Chief of Bareskrim and the Director of General Criminal Affairs\nregarding numerous reports from several regions where complainants were\nvictims of scams by individuals claiming to be close to BGN officials,\neven posing as BGN officials themselves, offering to register SPPG\npoints for a fee,\u201d Sonny said at the Polri Bareskrim building in South\nJakarta on Monday (25 May 2026).<\/p>\n
Sonny stated that police have handled several reports, including in\nWest Java where suspects were apprehended. Coordination is also ongoing\nwith police in Tangerang and East Lombok as more victim information\nemerges.<\/p>\n
He added that coordination with the Polri MBG Task Force aims to\nstrengthen regional police responses in receiving public reports,\nprocessing cases, and uncovering those allegedly exploiting the MBG\nprogramme for personal gain.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis programme must be protected collectively. It is a noble\ninitiative. We cannot allow unscrupulous individuals to exploit its\nimplementation on the ground,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
Polri MBG Task Force Chief, Police Inspector General Nurworo Danang,\nS.I.K., confirmed Polri\u2019s full support for enforcing the law against\nalleged MBG programme misuse, including SPPG points trading.<\/p>\n
He stated that several complaint reports concerning alleged\nirregularities have been addressed by various provincial police units.\nTherefore, the public is urged to report any suspected violations or\nirregularities immediately for appropriate legal follow-up.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge all members of the public to report any violations or\nirregularities, particularly suspected points trading, to local law\nenforcement authorities, whether at district or provincial police\nlevel,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Polri considers monitoring the MBG programme crucial as it not only\nsupports public nutrition but also generates economic impact through\nbusiness activities and improved community welfare.<\/p>\n
The coordination between BGN and Polri is expected to expedite report\nhandling, prevent further victims, and ensure strict action against\nillegal SPPG points practices to safeguard the integrity of the\ngovernment\u2019s flagship Free Nutritious Meals programme.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bgn-and-police-vow-to-crack-down-on-illegal-sppg-points-trading-1780159010", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }