Politics · Indonesia · 1 hr ago
Indonesia warns of scam promising fast opening of free-meal kitchens
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency, known as BGN, has warned about a scam targeting people who want to become partners in its free nutritious meals program.
The program uses SPPG kitchens to prepare meals.
Scammers reportedly promise to speed up the opening of a kitchen and ask for money, claiming they have official verification documents.
BGN says the requests are not authorized and people should not pay based on such promises.
The warning matters because the scammers use the name of a government agency to try to gain money.
BGN advises people to verify identities and claims through its official channels and to keep messages or documents as evidence.
Suspected scams can be reported through BGN’s SAGI 127 call center, SP4N-LAPOR!
BGN, PO BOX 45000, Lapor Mas Dar!, or its integrated service center.
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency warned of a scam offering to speed up the opening of free-meal kitchens in exchange for money.
The agency said people posing as its representatives approached prospective partners and claimed to have official documents for verification.
Spokesperson Tysa Novenny urged the public to verify identities and information through official channels before taking action.
The agency advised people to keep relevant evidence and report suspected scams through its reporting services.
- Who
- Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and people posing as its representatives.
- What
- BGN warned of a scam promising to speed up the opening of free-meal kitchens in exchange for money.
- When
- The warning was reported on October 12, 2026; Tysa Novenny’s statement was dated October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia. The report was filed from Jakarta.
- Why
- The agency said scammers were using BGN’s name to solicit money from prospective kitchen partners.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We urge the public to be cautious of scams using the name of the National Nutrition Agency. Do not easily trust unverified information. First make sure of the identity of the person contacting you and the information being conveyed.
Using the name of a government institution to obtain personal gain, especially when accompanied by requests for money using documents or statements that cannot be accounted for, could have legal consequences.
BGN spokesperson Tysa Novenny issued a warning about people claiming to represent the agency and requesting money to speed up kitchen openings.
Detik published its report on the scam warning.
- Agency
- Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN)
- Kitchen programme
- Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG)
- Service unit
- Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG)
- Official reporting options
- SAGI 127 and SP4N-LAPOR! BGN
- Report date
- October 12, 2026
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