Police Investigate Potential Criminal Offences in Alleged Free Nutritious Meal Poisoning Case in Blora

Blora Police Chief, AKBP Inggal Widya Perdana, has revealed that the force will investigate potential criminal offences regarding the alleged poisoning involving the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme, which affected hundreds of students, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, in the region. The case of alleged poisoning was reported by a local resident, Rival Alfian Esa Saputra.

Inggal stated that he has been monitoring the report concerning the Sukorejo 2 Nutritional Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), which acted as the supplier in the alleged MBG poisoning case on Tuesday (8/9/2026). In this incident, the highest number of victims were at SMAN 1 Tunjungan, involving at least 136 students and one teacher.

“We are still investigating this to determine whether there are elements that meet the criteria of specific legal articles. However, what is clear is that we are first strengthening our evidence,” Inggal stated when confirmed regarding the report against SPPG Sukorejo 2 on Friday (11/9/2026).

He explained that when the victims experienced poisoning symptoms last Tuesday, the Blora Police deployed to the field. “We have carried out police efforts, including processing the crime scene, securing raw materials, and collecting food samples for laboratory testing. We have also conducted initial examinations of all SPPG officers,” he said.

Although the authorities have not yet interrogated the beneficiaries suspected of being poisoned by the MBG, Inggal said that the police remain open to gathering their testimonies later. “Yes, we will also investigate the statements from teachers and the students suspected of being poisoned. We will then determine where the negligence occurred,” he added.

Regarding the possibility of criminal charges, Inggal speculated, “We are still investigating this using available scientific evidence. We cannot pass judgement beforehand,” he said.

Nevertheless, Inggal acknowledged that food poisoning cases could potentially be processed as criminal offences. “Criminal liability exists. However, we must first investigate the elements, the witnesses, and the existing SOPs. The SPPG already has established SOPs,” he said.

According to Inggal, this is the first time the Blora Police have received a report regarding potential criminal offences in a Free Nutritious Meal poisoning case.