Ministry of Religious Affairs of Indonesia has firmly denied viral claims suggesting the government plans to take control of mosque funds, calling the information “false” and misleading.

Speaking in Jakarta, Thobib Al Asyhar, Head of Public Relations and Communication at the ministry, emphasized that no such policy has ever been proposed or discussed.

“The Ministry of Religious Affairs has never issued any policy or plan to take over the management of mosque funds,” he said.

The clarification comes after social media posts—featuring an image of Minister Nasaruddin Umar alongside claims about government-managed mosque accounts—circulated widely online.

According to Thobib, the content is a form of deliberate disinformation designed to create public unrest.

“The minister has never made any statement about government-controlled mosque accounts, as framed in the viral content,” he added.

He reaffirmed that mosque finances remain fully under the authority of local mosque management bodies, commonly known as Dewan Kemakmuran Masjid (DKM), which operate based on community trust and independence.

Rather than intervening, the ministry continues to encourage professional, transparent, and accountable management of mosque funds at the community level.

The ministry also urged the public to remain cautious when consuming information online and to verify claims through official government channels.

“Be wise in receiving information. Always confirm its accuracy through the ministry’s official website and verified social media accounts,” Thobib said.