Surabaya SPPG Kitchen Head Arrested: 18 Liters of Cooking Oil Missing, Rp1.2 Million Profit
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- Polsek Sawahan menangkap Hendi Wirawan (32), kepala bagian dapur SPPG Dukuh Kupang, karena diduga menggelapkan minyak goreng sisa operasional.
- Aksi dilakukan tiga kali pada September 2026 dengan modus menyembunyikan minyak dalam kantong plastik hitam di dekat tempat sampah, lalu menjualnya ke pihak lain.
- Kasus ini membuka celah pengawasan aset program makan bergizi dan berpotensi mencoreng tata kelola SPPG yang baru berjalan sejak Mei 2026.
The Sawahan Police Precinct in Surabaya has named Hendi Wirawan bin Soekirno (32) a suspect in a cooking oil embezzlement case at the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) on Jalan Raya Dukuh Kupang. The man, who has served as kitchen section head since May 2026, allegedly sold leftover cooking oil belonging to the nutritious meals program kitchen, with total losses reaching 18 liters.
Sawahan Police Chief Kompol Muljono said the arrest began with a report from a witness who suspected an abuse of authority. Police then questioned several parties and seized surveillance camera (CCTV) footage at the location. "The Sawahan Police Precinct has uncovered a case of criminal embezzlement in office," Muljono said on Friday (25/9).
The suspect's modus operandi was fairly neat. Hendi took advantage of the night shift schedule, from around 23.00 to 09.00 WIB, to move leftover cooking oil from containers into large black plastic bags. The bags were then placed outside the SPPG office, specifically near the trash bin, before being retrieved in the morning to be sold to others.
According to the investigation, the act took place three times, namely on 11, 16, and 18 September 2026. From eight jerrycans each containing 18 liters, the perpetrator pocketed a profit of around Rp1.2 million. The money, according to police, has been spent on daily needs. "He put the cooking oil into a large black plastic bag, then the item was taken out and placed outside the SPPG office near the trash bin," Muljono said.
This case is a test for the governance of SPPG, the implementing unit of a government priority program that manages nutritious meal kitchens. Since its launch, SPPG has relied on large-scale supplies of raw materials and involved many workers. Weak internal oversight opens room for individuals to misuse assets, especially commodities with resale value such as cooking oil. The incident in Surabaya also has the potential to tarnish public trust in the program's transparency.
"From the embezzlement, the perpetrator gained money worth Rp1.2 million and the money was spent to meet daily needs." — Kompol Muljono, Sawahan Police Chief
From a legal standpoint, the suspect is charged under Article 488 juncto Article 126 of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1 of 2023 or the Criminal Code on the crime of embezzlement in office committed repeatedly as a continuing act. The maximum penalty for this article is imprisonment for up to four years. Police are still investigating the possibility of involvement by other parties, given that the acts were carried out over three weeks without being detected.
For the public, this incident highlights the importance of periodic audits and layered oversight at every SPPG. The management of leftover cooking oil, for example, should have strict recording procedures, from volume, storage, to sale as used goods. Without a transparent system, the potential for similar asset leaks could recur in other regions. Local governments and program supervisors need to immediately evaluate the supply chain and close gaps with auditable digital reporting.
Going forward, this case will be a precedent for whether law enforcement can reach small actors at the operational line or instead stops at the lower level. If not matched by system improvements, trust in the nutritious meals program could erode. Will SPPG tighten oversight, or will similar incidents again come to light from other kitchens?
