
Indonesia's Free Meals Program Faces Corruption Scandal Amidst Graft Allegations
Indonesia's "Free Nutritious Meals" program, launched in 2025 by President Prabowo Subianto, is embroiled in a major corruption scandal. Allegations of graft and mismanagement plague the $15bn initiative, with officials arresting several individuals, including the head of the National Nutrition Agency, for alleged procurement fraud. Critics argue the program is too large, costly, and prone to corruption, despite its aims to combat child stunting and stimulate the economy.





