Investigating Allegations Of Gratification And Money Laundering, KPK Summons Rafael Alun's Sister

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is the younger brother of former Directorate General of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) Rafael Alun Trisambodo, Gangsar Sulaksono today. He was summoned in connection with the gratification and alleged money laundering (TPPU) case that ensnared his brother.

"The examination took place at the KPK's Red and White Building," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri in a written statement, Monday, May 15.

Apart from Gangsar, the KPK also summoned three other witnesses, namely two retired Markus Seloadji and Petrus Giri Hesnawan as well as representatives from the Director of PT Intercon Enterprises. They are expected to cooperate in fulfilling the investigator's summons.

In this case, Gangsar has been prevented from leaving the country by the Directorate General of Immigration at the request of the KPK. Prevention is carried out so that he is easily questioned by investigators.

Previously, it was suspected that the KPK received gratuities of 90,000 US dollars from several taxpayers through its company, PT Artha Mega Ezadhana (AME).

This acceptance is said to have occurred since 2011 when he served as Head of Audit, Investigation, and Tax Collection at the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Taxes East Java 1.

Rafael's number of gratuities can still increase because investigators are still continuing to investigate. Given that the company has handled many clients who have difficulty reporting tax books.

Next, the KPK again named Rafael as a suspect in the alleged crime of money laundering (TPPU). He is suspected of diverting or disguising the hot money he received.