Police Dismantle 5 Troubled Rice Brands, Sania To Setra Ramos Dragged!
JAKARTA - The National Police's Food Task Force revealed the initial findings of allegations of violation of premium rice quality by a number of producers in Indonesia. From the results of the temporary investigation, it is known that the five premium rice brands do not comply with quality standards or indications of mixed rice.
"From the results of the interim investigation, it was found that three manufacturers of the five brands were premium rice brands," said the Head of the National Police's Food Task Force who is also the Director of Special Economic Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General Helfi Assegaf, in Jakarta, Thursday, July 24.
The findings are a continuation of the investigation into 212 rice brands previously revealed by the Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman.
In the deepening, it is known that there are dozens of companies that produce premium and medium rice.
"Of the 212 brands, we are investigating with the relevant ministries. To this day, 52 companies (PT) have been found producing premium rice, and 15 PTs are producing medium rice," said Helfi.
The investigative team then took samples of rice from traditional and modern markets to be tested in the laboratory of the Post-Agricultural Harvest Instrument Standard Testing Center. The test results of some samples have been released and show a quality violation.
"Until today, we have received the results for nine brands. Five of them are premium rice that does not meet quality standards," he said.
The five brands are produced by three companies. First, PT PIM with the Sania brand. Second, PT FS with the brand Setra Ramos red, Setra Ramos blue, and Setra Pulen. Third, SY stores with the brand Jelita and Twins.
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Based on laboratory findings and the results of the case title, the National Police stated that it had raised the status of case handling from investigation to investigation.
"Based on the results of the investigation, it has been found that there are allegations of criminal events. So, the status of our investigation has increased to an investigation," said Helfi.