The Director General of the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education\n(LPDP), Sudarto, stated that they are currently investigating 36\nscholarship recipients who have not fulfilled their obligation to serve\nin Indonesia.<\/p>\n
He revealed this during a press conference held by LPDP at the\nMinistry of Finance, Central Jakarta.<\/p>\n
He explained that based on data from the immigration database of the\nMinistry of Immigration and Corrections, social media monitoring, and\nseveral public reports, they have investigated more than 600 LPDP alumni\nregarding the implementation of their service obligations in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are still investigating 36 people (scholarship recipients),\nincluding those who went viral,\u201d said Sudarto on Wednesday, February 25,\n2026.<\/p>\n
He ensured that the investigation conducted on the 36 scholarship\nrecipients is carried out proportionally, while also examining the\ncontext of the violation. If evidence of a violation is found, Sudarto\nstated that they will not hesitate to impose sanctions on the\nscholarship recipients.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile conducting the investigation, of course, we look at it\nproportionally, also considering the context. For example, if they are\ncurrently working in a top-tier laboratory in the world, a laboratory\nfor producing vaccines or something similar, we will ask for their\ncommitment again,\u201d said Sudarto.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause if they leave that position, it is not certain that another\nIndonesian will be able to take their place. So, once again, it\u2019s about\nthe context,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Regarding the sanctions that will be imposed if a violation is\nproven, Sudarto explained that the first sanction is the repayment of\neducational funds. The second sanction is a ban on access to LPDP\nprograms in the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, each case is processed objectively and proportionally,\nconsidering the facts and context,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
For information, LPDP data as of January 31, records that the total\nnumber of LPDP alumni reaches 32,876 people. Of these, 307 are currently\nundergoing internships or further studies abroad. Meanwhile, as many as\n172 people are known to be working in accordance with LPDP\nregulations.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/lpdp-to-impose-two-sanctions-chief-investigates-36-scholarship-recipients-who-failed-to-return-home-1772061566", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }