AGO Continues to Examine SPPG MBG Data Despite Halt in Collection, Focusing on Links to 7 Suspects

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has stressed that the cessation of data and information collection activities related to the Nutritional Service Fulfilment Unit (SPPG) within the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme does not halt the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption. All data gathered from various regions will still be analysed by investigators to trace its connection to the seven suspects named in the alleged corruption case concerning the MBG programme’s governance. Head of the AGO’s Legal Information Centre, Anang Supriatna, stated that the investigative team will study all collected data to determine its relevance to the case’s evidentiary process. “The investigative team will later assess the collected data to see which parts are linked to the suspects currently under investigation,” Anang told reporters on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.

Anang explained that the data collection activity was halted not because the investigation was stopped, but because the collection period had concluded. He noted that during the data collection period, the AGO received various reports from the public, which were then followed up and gathered over approximately 10 days. Once this deadline expired, data collection activities in all regions were stopped to prevent further legal actions against SPPGs unrelated to the case. “Reports came into the AGO and these reports were promptly followed up to be recorded over roughly 10 days for compilation. With the collection period having ended, it must be stopped immediately so that no further legal actions are taken against SPPGs in the regions,” Anang stated. He emphasised that the halt only applies to the field information-gathering process, while the investigation into the alleged MBG corruption case continues.

Anang revealed that the data collection activity was focused from the outset on alleged irregularities in the MBG programme’s implementation. Investigators are paying close attention to reports regarding the existence of allegedly fictitious SPPGs and the suspected practice of buying and selling SPPG points. “The targets are more towards SPPGs suspected of being fictitious and the alleged trading of points. Meanwhile, SPPGs that comply with provisions and regulations have no issues,” he said.