Prosecutors Visit His Office: Minister Dody Provides Explanation

Jakarta – Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has provided an explanation regarding the arrival of several officials from the Jakarta High Prosecutor’s Office at the Ministry of Public Works office today. The visit was to request permission to conduct a deepening investigation within the ministry’s premises.

According to him, the prosecutors arrived with task letters and official orders.

“Friends from the Jakarta High Prosecutor’s Office came and asked for permission to conduct a deepening investigation by entering several rooms. So, I just gave them permission,” said Dody in Jakarta on Thursday, 9 April 2026.

“They said they had task letters and official orders,” he added.

Nevertheless, Dody stated that he has no further information regarding the case being investigated by the officials. “They didn’t mention what the issue was. They just wanted to conduct a deepening investigation, that’s all. I don’t know (any more),” he explained.

He conveyed that his side has granted permission and leeway to the prosecutorial team to carry out the investigation within the ministry’s environment, including his own workspace.

“I gave permission; I even said that my room is open to them. And I have informed my security chief that if they (the officials) want to enter my room, they are welcome,” said Dody.