Indonesia Widens Free Meals Graft Probe, Names 7th Suspect and Refers Military Case
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3
Indonesia Widens Free Meals Graft Probe, Names 7th Suspect and Refers Military Case
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3
Summary
Indonesia’s Attorney General on Thursday named police Brig. Gen. Lalu Muhammad Iwan Mahardan the seventh suspect in a corruption probe tied to President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free meals program.
The move pushes the investigation into active security ranks: Mahardan serves as deputy secretary for promotion and cooperation at the National Nutrition Agency, which is linked to the program’s governance.
Prosecutors also referred a separate case involving a military officer to Indonesia’s military crimes unit, extending the probe beyond civilian channels.
The widening case increases pressure on one of Prabowo’s signature policies by shifting the scandal from program management to alleged misconduct involving police and military personnel.