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        "id": 1870337,
        "msgid": "profile-of-lalu-ahmad-zaini-west-lombok-regent-caught-in-kpk-sting-operation-1784551822",
        "date": "2026-07-20 18:41:00",
        "title": "Profile of Lalu Ahmad Zaini, West Lombok Regent Caught in KPK Sting Operation",
        "author": "Gana Buana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Lalu Ahmad Zaini, the Regent of West Lombok, was arrested by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in a sting operation related to alleged bribery involving local government projects. The 17th such operation by the KPK in 2026 resulted in the seizure of hundreds of millions of rupiah in cash and the sealing of several government offices. Zaini, a former professional in the water supply industry and chairman of the PAN party in West Nusa Tenggara, had served only 17 months of his term.",
        "content": "<p>The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested the Regent\nof West Lombok, H. Lalu Ahmad Zaini, S.Si., M.T., in a sting operation\n(OTT) on Monday, 20 July 2026. The arrest is suspected to be related to\nthe receipt of money from a number of projects within the West Lombok\nRegency Government.<\/p>\n<p>Lalu Ahmad Zaini, familiarly known as LAZ, had only served as Regent\nof West Lombok for approximately 17 months since his inauguration on 20\nFebruary 2025. Before entering politics, the man born in Praya on 27\nJune 1970 was known as a professional in the drinking water management\nsector.<\/p>\n<p>Based on his State Officials\u2019 Wealth Report (LHKPN), his professional\ncareer included positions as Director of PDAM Lombok Barat (2017\u20132018),\nDirector of PDAM Giri Menang (2019\u20132021), and President Director of PT\nAir Minum Giri Menang Perseroda (2022\u20132024). He also served as Chairman\nof the Indonesian Drinking Water Companies Association (PERPAMSI) for\nthe 2021\u20132025 period.<\/p>\n<p>In the political arena, LAZ held a strategic position as Chairman of\nthe Regional Executive Board of the National Mandate Party (PAN) for\nWest Nusa Tenggara since April 2025. He won the 2024 West Lombok\nRegional Election alongside running mate Hj. Nurul Adha, securing\n107,340 votes or 28.05 per cent of the total valid votes.<\/p>\n<p>During the operation, the KPK detained a total of 19 individuals and\nsealed several rooms, including the regent\u2019s office and the Public Works\nDepartment office. Initial evidence seized included hundreds of millions\nof rupiah in cash and a number of project documents. Lalu Ahmad Zaini is\ncurrently undergoing intensive examination at the KPK\u2019s Red and White\nBuilding in Jakarta, with the anti-corruption body having 24 hours to\ndetermine the legal status of those caught in the operation.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/profile-of-lalu-ahmad-zaini-west-lombok-regent-caught-in-kpk-sting-operation-1784551822",
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