Mentan Amran: Dare to Corrupt Disaster Aid, I Fire You in 24 Hours! If fraudulent acts are found, Mentan himself will take action.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman firmly rejected allegations of irregularities in aid for disaster victims in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. He was serious, stating that he himself would take action if any fraudulent behavior was found. “In times like these, when we are facing difficulties and natural disasters, we must prioritize our concern. If there is any wrongdoing, corruption in agriculture, I assure you that I will resign within 24 hours. If anyone is found to be tampering with the process, we will immediately report them to law enforcement for the harshest punishment,” said Mentan Amran during the release of Kementan Peduli aid at the Ministry of Agriculture headquarters in Jakarta, Thursday (11/12/2025). He explained in detail that the errors that had previously appeared and been reported were merely mistakes in the units of measurement. “When the news came out, we immediately checked where the mistake was. It was an ...