Spanish Foreigners Become Suspects Of Embezzlement Of Billions Of Funds In Central Lombok

A foreigner (WNA) from Spain with the initials RJV has been named a suspect in the alleged embezzlement of funds from an Irish state company with the initials RJN based in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

Central Lombok Police Chief AKBP Eko Yusmiarto confirmed the determination. Determination of the suspect is contained in a letter numbered SK/220/IX/RES 1.11/2025/Reskrim, dated November 13.

"Yes, we will release further," said Eko through an official statement received in Mataram, Antara, Monday, November 16.

Information on the determination of the suspect was also confirmed by the attorney for the reporter, Firdaus Napitupulu. "The gust is already in the office," he said.

Firdaus explained that his client suffered a loss of billions of rupiah due to the actions of the reported party which had been trusted to manage one of the companies owned by the reporting company in the Kuta Mandalika area, Central Lombok.

"My client was harmed by the actions of the reported party. Our client's losses reached billions," said Firdaus.

For this incident, the reporting party reported RJV with the alleged violation of Article 374 of the Criminal Code concerning the criminal act of embezzlement in office, which carries a penalty of up to five years in prison.

"Because this is the company's embezzled money, our report leads to Article 374 of the Criminal Code," he said.

Firdaus appreciated the quick steps taken by the Central Lombok Police Satreskrim in following up on the report.

"Based on the facts we studied, from the client's statement and the available evidence, the elements of the crime have been fulfilled," he said.

Regarding detention, Firdaus admitted that he had not received any information from investigators. He hopes that the detention will be processed immediately, considering that the losses suffered by his client are not only material but also immaterial.

Firdaus added that his client came to Lombok with the intention of investing in advancing the tourism sector. However, this hope was dashed because the actions of the reported party did not show good faith in returning the company's funds.

"I hope this legal process will provide fair results for the struggle of our clients," said Firdaus.