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KPK Detains West Lombok Regent in Corruption Case
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KPK Detains West Lombok Regent in Corruption Case

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained the Regent of West Lombok, Lalu Ahmad Zaini, along with two other suspects in a bribery and gratuity case.
  • The suspects are accused of corruption related to conflicts of interest in procurement of goods and services, bribery, and other gratifications within the West Lombok Regency government.
  • The KPK uncovered the case through a sting operation, seizing assets worth approximately Rp9.06 billion.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained the Regent of West Lombok, Lalu Ahmad Zaini, along with two other suspects in a bribery and gratuity case. The KPK arrested Lalu Ahmad, Director of PT Air Minum Giri Menang Sudirman, and Director of PT Meconel Sistim Instrument Alvonsus Gani. They were seen wearing orange detainee vests and handcuffs at the KPK's Red and White Building. The suspects will be held for 20 days pending further investigation. The KPK uncovered the case through a sting operation in West Lombok on Monday, arresting 19 people initially. Seven were brought to Jakarta for further questioning, with one more arrested in Jakarta on Tuesday. During the operation, the KPK seized assets worth approximately Rp9.06 billion, including cash, land certificates, and a Toyota Alphard. Lalu Ahmad and Sudirman face charges under the Anti-Corruption Law, while Alvonsus Gani faces charges related to bribery under the Criminal Code. The KPK announced the detentions during a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday.

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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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