Ex-BGN Chief Dadan Hindayana to Face Trial Over MBG Corruption

The Attorney General's Office has handed over evidence against six suspects, including former BGN Head Dadan Hindayana, in connection with alleged corruption related to the MBG (Free Nutritious Meal) program, according to Tempo.CO.

Dadan Hindayana, who served as BGN Head from August 2024 to June 2026, is among the six suspects who will face trial. The other suspects include Sony Sonjaya, Lodewyk Pusung, Lalu Muhammad Iwan, Glory Harimas Sihombing, and Asep Yusuf Somantri. The case files were submitted to prosecutors on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Anang Supriatna, Head of the Legal Information Center at the Attorney General's Office, stated that the prosecutors had received complete case files (P21) from the investigators. The investigators had gathered statements from around 233 witnesses and four experts to support the case, along with evidence such as letters, documents, and other materials.

The Financial and Development Supervisory Board (BPKP) estimated the loss to the state from this case to be Rp10 trillion. Dadan Hindayana chose to remain silent during his interrogation and was declared a suspect by the Attorney General's Office in June 2026. Sony Sonjaya requested to be designated as a justice collaborator, but his request was denied as he was considered one of the main perpetrators.

Lodewyk Pusung has filed for pretrial litigation three times, but all requests were denied by the courts. Lalu Muhammad Iwan, a member of the Indonesian National Police, will not be protected by the police in this case.