Jakarta, Nov. 21 -- The Food Task Force had prosecuted 75 suspects and revoked 2,229 retailer and distributor permits from 2024 to 2025 as part of tightened supervision of cooking oil, rice, and fertilizer.

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said the actions were aimed at maintaining food stability and protecting farmers and consumers from price manipulation and the distribution of illegal products.

"The mafia must not be allowed to roam free," he said here on Friday.

According to ministry data, the Food Task Force handled 16 cooking oil cases, 46 rice cases, 27 fertilizer cases, and two cases involving employees. All have been processed in accordance with regulations.

In addition, 2,229 retailer and distributor licenses were re...