No Goods Confiscated After Police Check Minya Kita Factory In Tangerang

Head Of PT Tunas Agro Indolestari Factory, Julianto/Photo: Jehan/VOI

TANGERANG The Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police conducted an inspection at the MinyaKita Factory owned by PT Tunas Agro Indolestari located in Sepatan, Tangerang Regency. This examination was carried out to ensure the alleged reduction of the dose on the Minyakitan cooking oil product produced in that place.

Head of PT Tunas Agro Indolestari Factory, Julianto, confirmed that investigators from Bareskrim Polri visited his factory on Sunday, March 9. The arrival of the police aims to examine a number of witnesses and gather information related to the alleged reduction in the dose.

"Yesterday, someone came here. It was checked, and we have given an explanation," said Julianto when met at his office, Monday, March 10.

In addition to examining witnesses, the police also took several samples of Minya Kita products from the factory. This step was taken to explore the truth regarding the alleged reduction in the amount of cooking oil produced.

"Yesterday they took samples, but the results haven't come out yet," added Julianto.

Julianto ensured that no items were confiscated by Bareskrim Polri investigators during the investigation. According to him, the police only made clarification regarding whether there was a decrease in the dose of Minya Kita cooking oil products produced by the factory.

"Nothing was confiscated, because we were in accordance with the procedure. They only made clarifications to determine whether there was a decrease in the dose or not," he explained.

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The investigation into the alleged reduction in the dose of Minya Kita cooking oil was not only carried out on PT Tunas Agro Indolestari. The Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police is also investigating the alleged violations committed by two other producers, namely:

PT Artha Eka Global Asia in Depok, West Java, which produces MinyaKita in 1 liter bottled bottles.

The Cooperative of MSME Producers of the Archipelago Integrated Group in Kudus, Central Java, which also produces MinyaKita in 1 liter bottled bottles.

The investigation process continues to reveal the truth of the alleged reduction in the dose of Minya Kita cooking oil reported by a number of parties. The results of the examination and sample tests will determine the next steps that will be taken by the authorities.