KPK finds money and documents during West Lombok Regent operation
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The Corruption Eradication Commission KPK found cash in rupiah denominations and several documents during a hand-in-hand operation OTT in West Lombok on Monday, July 20. These items are allegedly related to bribery concerning project work in the West Lombok Regency. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that 19 individuals were secured during the operation, with seven, including West Lombok Regent Lalu Ahmad Zaini, brought to the KPK Red and White building in South Jakarta for further examination. Lalu Ahmad Zaini was secured at his official residence in the morning. The KPK plans to provide more details through a press conference after further investigation.
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