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 promising to speed up the opening of free-meal kitchens.
People posing as agency officials approach prospective partners and ask for money, claiming they have official documents for verification.
Agency spokesperson Tysa Novenny said the promised acceleration in operations in exchange for payment from unauthorised people is a scam.
The agency urged people to verify claims through official channels and keep evidence of suspicious contact.
Reports can be made through the agency’s official channels, including its SAGI 127 call centre.
- Who
- Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) issued the warning. The scam targets prospective kitchen partners.
- What
- People posing as BGN officials promise to speed up kitchen openings and ask for money.
- When
- The warning was reported on October 12, 2026. The articles differ on whether Tysa Novenny made her statement on October 10 or October 11.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The agency says the scam uses its name to seek money for personal gain.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Do not easily trust information that has not been verified. First confirm the identity of the person contacting you and the information they provide.
Using the name of a government institution to obtain personal gain, especially when accompanied by a request for money using documents or statements that cannot be accounted for, could have legal consequences.
Tysa Novenny made a statement warning the public about unverified claims; the articles give different dates.
CNN Indonesia and Detik published reports on BGN’s warning about the scam.
- Agency
- Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN)
- Scam target
- Prospective partners for Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi kitchens
- Payment claim
- Money requested in connection with supposed verification and validation documents
- Reporting channel
- SAGI 127 call centre
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
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