SPPG in Bojonegoro Reports TikTok Account That Criticised MBG Menu to Police
The owner of the Nutritional Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) Aulia 2, Sumberagung Village, Ngraho District, Bojonegoro, East Java, has reported the owner of the TikTok account @dyputri_ to police. The report concerns allegations of defamation.
The report was triggered by content posted by the @dyputri_ account criticising the menu of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme in that area. The SPPG felt aggrieved by a 27-second video showing a menu consisting of oranges, fried cassava, and tofu in soup.
Haryono, the public relations officer of SPPG Aulia 2 Sumberagung, said this action was taken because the post was made repeatedly. As a result, the SPPG kitchen received stern reprimands due to opinions developing on social media.
“We feel disadvantaged by the post. The post was uploaded repeatedly, triggering public opinion,” Haryono told media on Friday (27/2).
Haryono claimed that there had been no direct complaints from beneficiaries regarding the MBG menu distributed.
“We are asking Bojonegoro Police to examine the account owner so this matter becomes clear,” said Haryono.
Police Take Action
Bojonegoro Police, East Java, have begun following up on the report filed by the MBG SPPG against the TikTok account @dyputri_ for alleged defamation of the MBG programme.
The Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Bojonegoro Police, Senior Police Officer (AKP) Cipto Dwi Leksana, confirmed that the complaint has been formally received. Police are currently processing the report by summoning several parties for questioning.
“We received the complaint yesterday, but we will issue an invitation first for [questioning] and information gathering,” said Cipto when contacted by media on Friday (27/2).
The first step to be taken by authorities will be to summon the complainant. This questioning, he said, is to clarify the circumstances and gather initial information before summoning other parties involved.
“[Gathering information from] the complainant first. We are currently preparing the [summons], hopefully next week,” he said.
Regarding evidence submitted in the report, Cipto explained that investigators currently only hold the formal complaint letter. Details concerning other supporting evidence will be examined more thoroughly during the complainant’s questioning.
“No, not yet, that is why we ask for the complainant’s information first, there is only the complaint letter. Yesterday it was in the name of a legal representative,” he said.
Although the legal process continues, police have opened the door for both parties if they wish to settle this matter outside the legal route, or through mediation.
“Not yet so far, but it would be better if mediation is carried out,” he concluded.