Indonesian KPK Suspects Regent of Demanding Funds Before Eid Holidays

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed suspicions that the Regent of West Lombok, Lalu Ahmad Zaini, allegedly solicited substantial amounts of money from officials and business figures in the lead-up to the 2025 and 2026 Eid al-Fitr holidays. These alleged demands for funds are central to an ongoing corruption investigation.

According to the KPK's Acting Director of Investigation, Achmad Taufik Husein, a significant sum, estimated between Rp500 million and Rp750 million, was allegedly requested for the 2025 Eid period. The KPK suspects that Sudirman, the President Director of PT Air Minum Giri Menang (a regional water company), was involved in collecting these funds and delivering them to Regent Zaini. Further allegations point to Sudirman receiving Rp250 million in March 2026 and an additional Rp100 million in April 2026, reportedly delivered via the driver of the Head of the West Lombok Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing, and Settlement Agency.

These revelations stem from a sting operation conducted by the KPK on July 20, 2026, which led to the arrest of Regent Zaini and 19 other individuals across West Nusa Tenggara and Jakarta. Following intensive interrogations, the KPK officially named Lalu Ahmad Zaini and Sudirman as suspects in a case involving a conflict of interest in procurement of goods and services. Additionally, Zaini, Sudirman, and Alvonsus Gani, President Director of PT Meconel Sistim Instrument, were named suspects in a bribery case within the West Lombok regional government.

The KPK continues to investigate the flow of funds, their sources, and the involvement of all parties implicated in the alleged corrupt practices. This operation marks the 17th sting operation conducted by the KPK in 2026.

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This also will continue to be investigated, the flows and sources of funds, as well as the involvement of the parties in the chain of alleged corruption that occurred.