KPK Can't Just Investigate PPATK's Findings About Rafael Alun Allegedly Laundering Money

Former Ministry of Finance tax official Rafael Alun Trisambodo (left) arrived at the KPK building, South Jakarta, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (ANTARA-Fianda S R)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) cannot directly investigate the crime of money laundering (TPPU) allegedly committed by former Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) tax official Rafael Alun Trisambodo. They need the original crime to take action against the allegation.

"KPK is indeed given the vulnerability to prosecute money laundering crimes, but on condition that the original crime comes from corruption, right," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata to reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Thursday, March 1.

Alexander said the KPK would find it difficult to immediately investigate allegations of money laundering. In addition, this effort is prone to cancellation in court because it may not come from corruption.

"In court, for example, oh, it turns out that it is not from corruption, it turns out that, for example, from buying and selling drugs, from human trafficking, it is not our authority to take action against money laundering offenses if the original crime is not from corruption," he said.

"KPK is only authorized to take action against money laundering cases whose origin is criminal from corruption, it is clear that in the KPK Law without knowing the original crime, yes, we also have doubts," continued Alexander.

Previously reported, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) said there were indications of money laundering (TPPU) from the flow of funds in the account belonging to Rafael Alun Trisambodo. The results of the analysis regarding the allegations have also been submitted to law enforcement officials.

"Yes, there are indications of money laundering committed," said PPATK Chairman Ivan Yustiavandana confirmed by VOI, Saturday, February 25.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) have become two agencies that are said to have received the results of the analysis. In addition, PPATK also handed it over to the Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Finance (Itjen Kemenkeu).