Legal News - Rafael Alun Trisambodo, a former employee of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance, is suspected of accepting gratuities from taxpayers and has been named a suspect by the KPK. The KPK will continue to work to find and collect evidence to identify suspects. More than 40 accounts belonging to Rafael and his family have been blocked by PPATK. The KPK will conduct clarifications with parties related to this case to seek justice.

Rafael Alun Trisambodo, a former employee of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu), has been officially named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for allegedly accepting gratuities. This case originated from the examination of the assets of Rafael which was then elevated to the investigation and inquiry stage. On Monday, March 27, 2023, the KPK issued a Letter of Order for the Commencement of Investigation (Sprindik).

Suspect Rafael Alun Allegedly Received Gratuities from Taxpayers

A source quoted by CNNIndonesia.com on Thursday, March 30, 2023, stated that Rafael Alun allegedly received gratuities from taxpayers through a tax consulting company. In this case, Rafael is suspected of violating Article 12 B of the Law on the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption (UU Tipikor).

KPK Continues to Work Professionally

Head of the KPK's News Section, Ali Fikri, has not provided an explanation regarding Rafael's legal status. Meanwhile, KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri stated that his institution is still working professionally. According to Firli, the KPK will seek and collect evidence to identify suspects.

In the investigation process, the KPK has clarified Rafael along with his wife and child on Friday, March 24, 2023. In addition, the KPK has also clarified the Head of the Madya Tax Office of East Jakarta, Wahono Saputro, on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Wahono's wife is said to be a shareholder in two companies in North Minahasa, while Rafael's wife is also a shareholder in the same two companies. From the analysis of the LHKPN data, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) stated that it had blocked more than 40 accounts belonging to Rafael and his family. The value of account mutations during the 2019-2023 period reached Rp500 billion.

In this legal process, the KPK will continue to work professionally to seek and collect the evidence needed to identify suspects. In addition, the KPK will also conduct clarifications with parties related to this case. Hopefully, this case can be revealed soon and justice can be upheld.