Jamintel Optimises Village Guard Prosecutor Programme - Digital Innovation to Prevent Corruption
The Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung), through the Deputy Attorney General for Intelligence (Jamintel), has officially held an optimisation event for the Village Guard Prosecutor Programme. This activity serves as a strategic instrument to strengthen transparent, accountable, and integrity-driven village governance.
The event was held concurrently with the inauguration of the executives of the North Sulawesi Provincial and Branch Boards of the National Association of Village Consultative Bodies (ABPEDNAS), as reported on Wednesday (8/4/2026). The event, conducted in Jakarta on 7 April 2026, was attended by the Governor of North Sulawesi, the Head of the North Sulawesi High Prosecutor’s Office, executives of the ABPEDNAS Central Board, and village officials from across North Sulawesi.
In his speech, Jamintel Reda Manthovani emphasised that the Prosecutor’s role is no longer limited to repressive functions or enforcement but also prioritises preventive and pre-emptive aspects.
“Our target is to drastically reduce the number of village fund corruption cases to achieve Zero Corruption,” he stated.
Reda highlighted serious challenges in village financial management amid substantial state budget allocations. Although budget commitments have increased, the risk of deviations has also surged in recent years.
Reda presented data on the handling of village fund corruption criminal cases nationally:
• 2023: 187 cases recorded.
• 2024: Increased to 275 cases.
• 2025: A significant surge to 535 cases.
• First Quarter of 2026: 79 cases have entered the investigation stage.
Specifically for North Sulawesi Province, up to the first quarter of 2026, there have been four cases related to Village Fund and Village Fund Allocation management. Of these, one case is still in the investigation stage and three have entered the prosecution stage.
“This situation is triggered by limited capacity of human resources in the apparatus, weak planning, and potential moral hazards,” he said.
In response, the Prosecutor’s Office has launched the Village Guard Prosecutor Programme as a legal companion for village apparatus to avoid legal entanglements through early consultation mechanisms. This effort is strengthened by two application breakthroughs. The applications are as follows:
Jaga Desa Application: A tool for real-time monitoring of village fund management integrated with the village financial system, while also providing a channel for legal consultations.
Jaga Dapur MBG Application: Supporting the Free Nutritious Meals Programme (MBG) as a national priority towards Golden Indonesia 2045. Through this application, the public can report substandard or expired food quality, provided clear evidence is attached.
The system also opens opportunities for appreciation of kitchens or Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) that operate optimally.
Synergy between the Prosecutor’s Office, National Nutrition Agency, and ABPEDNAS: The Republic of Indonesia Prosecutor’s Office has also established cooperation with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in overseeing the MBG programme through data exchange and intelligence safeguarding. At the grassroots level, ABPEDNAS and Village Consultative Bodies (BPD) are encouraged to become strategic partners in check and balance functions.