Police investigate alleged fraud in processing MBG kitchen permits
Pamekasan (ANTARA) - Pamekasan Police in East Java are investigating an alleged fraud case concerning permits for establishing kitchens under the MBG (Free Nutritious Meals) programme, following reports from local residents on the matter.
The investigation into the alleged fraud over MBG kitchen operational permits is based on reports submitted by residents some time ago,” said Head of Public Relations at Pamekasan Police, Ipda Yoni Evan, in Pamekasan on Monday.
He explained that on 7 April 2026, a resident named Abd Ghaffar from Tlanakan Subdistrict, along with Moh Sakir from Pamekasan Subdistrict, visited Pamekasan Police Headquarters accompanied by their legal adviser, Akhmad Mausul Nasri.
The pair reported an alleged fraud related to the processing of MBG kitchen operational permits carried out by an individual from Malang, East Java.
“In the report, as detailed in report number STTLP/B/123/V/2026/SPKT/Polres Pamekasan/Polda Jawa Timur, the two individuals suspect they have been deceived by actions involving several people in connection with the processing of MBG kitchen operational permits,” he said.
However, in developments, the MBG kitchen operational permit did not materialise, and to date, the suspect has still not been able to open the MBG kitchen as promised.
Despite this, the two individuals had already paid the amount of money as determined by the suspect.
“Ghaffar claims to have paid Rp60 million, while the victim named Sakir claims to have paid Rp30 million,” Evan said.
In addition to promising to process the operational permits, the suspect, a woman from Malang, East Java, also promised to help attract investors so that the MBG kitchen could operate without capital shortages.
“Some of it was paid directly,” he said.
The victims’ legal adviser, Akhmad Mausul Nasri, hopes that officers can act quickly to investigate the case thoroughly, as it concerns a priority programme of President Prabowo Subianto.
“The victims in this case are actually not just two people, but more than 10. However, only two have reported to Pamekasan Police Headquarters so far,” he said.