One Ton of Aid Rice Embezzled in Indramayu; Police Question Village Head and BPD
The Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of the Indrammuayu Police District is following up on community complaints regarding the alleged embezzlement of food aid rice in Sukajati Village, Haurgeulis District, Indramayu Regency, West Java. The Indramayu Police Chief, AKBP Prianggo PM, through Head of Criminal Investigation AKP Muchammad Arwin Bachar, stated that the case began following a report submitted via the ‘Lapor Pak Polisi’ WhatsApp service.
The report was received on Friday (25/09/2026) at approximately 01:28 WIB. In the complaint, residents reported suspected food aid rice being stored within the Sukajati Village area. Following this information, the Haurgeulis Police Sector visited the location to conduct an inspection. Upon arrival, officers discovered a blue Suzuki vehicle containing 100 sacks of food aid rice. Each sack weighed 10 kilograms, totalling approximately one tonne of rice.
“The vehicle was found in a garage in Sukajati Village,” explained Arwin, accompanied by the Head of Public Relations for Indramayu Police, AKP Tarno, on Tuesday (29/09/2026) afternoon. Officers subsequently secured the vehicle and the rice at the Haurgeulis Police Sector headquarters and coordinated with the Corruption Crime Unit of the Indramayu Police to conduct a deeper investigation. Preliminary findings suggest the discovered rice was part of the food aid allocation for the July to September 2026 period.
Police are also investigating discrepancies in the amount of aid received by several substitute recipients. According to initial statements gathered by investigators, substitute recipients were supposed to receive three sacks of rice for that period; however, some allegedly received only one or two sacks. “Preliminary investigations show that 5_2 substitute aid recipients received incorrect amounts, specifically one to two sacks, despite being entitled to three,” Arwin explained.
Police also learned that the remaining rice was allegedly intended to be redistributed to residents of Sukajati Village who were not part of the official food aid recipient group. “The plan for this redistribution is now a key focus of the investigation, particularly regarding the mechanisms and regulations governing food aid distribution,” he added.
During the investigation, police have taken statements from four individuals involved in the village-level distribution process, including village officials, village government staff, the Village Consultative Body (BPD), and the Village Head. To date, police are continuing their investigation to confirm the sequence of events, the distribution mechanism, and whether criminal elements are present. The blue Suzuki vehicle and 100 sacks of rice have been seized as evidence for further investigation.
The Indramayu Police Criminal Investigation Unit also plans to coordinate with the Government Internal Supervision Agency (APIP)/Indramayu Regency Inspectorate and the Indramayu branch of Perum Bulog to cross-check data, distribution mechanisms, and food aid regulations. Police are exploring the possibility of applying criminal provisions under Articles 603 and 604 of Law Number 1 of 2023 (the New KUHP) as well as the Law on the Eradication of Corruption Crimes. However, the application of specific charges remains dependent on the results of the ongoing investigation. Arwin reminded all food aid distribution committees at the village and district levels to ensure distribution follows the established recipient data and regulations.