Sri Mulyani's Testimony After 'trialed' By Commission III Of The DPR Regarding Transactions Of IDR 349 Trillion

Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani (Photo: Instagram @smindrawati)

JAKARTA - Minister of Finance (Menkeu) Sri Mulyani gave the most recent information regarding her summons to Commission III of the DPR together with Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD and Head of PPATK Ivan Yustiavandana.

On that occasion, the Minister of Finance clarified the alleged Money Laundering (TPPU) at the Ministry of Finance of Rp. 349 trillion. In particular, he also detailed the suspicious transactions of Rp. 189 trillion related to Customs and Excise duties and the Directorate General of Taxes.

"In a joint meeting with Commission III of the DPR and the TPPU Committee yesterday afternoon, I also explained in detail the Examination Result Report (LHP) with an aggregate transaction value of Rp. 189 trillion submitted by the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs at Commission III (29 March) and I also explained it at Commission XI on March 27," said Sri Mulyani today Wednesday, April 12.

The Minister of Finance said, this figure attracted public attention, and therefore he wanted to provide clarity. It was stated that the crime of origin, namely customs, had been taken legal steps by investigators from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise and had been decided by the court until the review was returned to the Supreme Court.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance together with PPATK and other APH under the coordination of the TPPU Committee decided to follow up together (case building) in order to determine further legal steps.

"Thank you for the support and input from all members of Commission III of the DPR RI," he said.

The state treasurer ensured that the Ministry of Finance would continue to work hard to ensure that state rights in terms of receipts could be secured.

"We are committed to money laundering crimes that will also continue to be handled and eradicated. From the General Hearing Meeting of Commission III of the DPR with the Money Laundering Committee," closed the Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani.