BGN Corruption Case: Lawyer Claims 41 Names Requested SPPG Allocations

The legal representative for former Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sony Sonjaya, Krisna Murti, has revealed that 41 names are allegedly involved in requesting allocations for the Nutritional Fulfilment Service Points (SPPG). The statement was made following Sonjaya’s examination as a suspect at the Attorney General’s Office for Junior Prosecutors for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) on Thursday (18/6).

Krisna explained that this number has increased from the 26 names previously circulating in public. This addition is based on direct testimony provided by his client to investigators during an examination that lasted approximately nine hours.

“The total is 41 names, consisting of the previous 26 names plus several additional names conveyed by Mr Sony during the examination,” Krisna stated in Jakarta.

According to Krisna, the list of names that has surfaced originates from political circles. However, he has yet to detail the specific identities or the roles of each party in the alleged scramble for SPPG point allocations.

During the examination, investigators also probed into the alleged practice of buying and selling SPPG points. Regarding this matter, Krisna claimed that his client had no knowledge of any commercial transactions after the points were distributed to the relevant parties.

“After the points were given, Mr Sony did not know whether the points were traded or not,” he added. He also asserted that Sony Sonjaya denied receiving any flow of funds and was solely focused on fulfilling the SPPG point targets.

Sony Sonjaya, a retired National Police officer, was examined in his capacity as a suspect in the alleged corruption case concerning the management of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. To date, the Attorney General’s Office has named five suspects in the case.

Following the intensive examination, Sony Sonjaya remained silent and did not provide any statements to the media as he left the Adhyaksa Corps building.