Mahfud Ensures That The Investigation Of The Suspicious Transaction Case Of IDR 349 Trillion Is Still Ongoing

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD (ANTARA)

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menkopolhukam) Mahfud MD emphasized that the investigation into suspicious transactions worth IDR 349 trillion within the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) is still ongoing.

"There is a question whether the Rp349 trillion was thrown and then disappeared? It did not disappear," said Mahfud at the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta, Monday, August 21.

Mahfud stated that the case did exist. However, the DPR does not agree with the formation of a special committee (special committee) to handle suspicious transactions worth Rp. 349 trillion.

Therefore, the government took over the case. Mahfud explained that the government has officially formed a task force (task force) to oversee the handling and settlement of alleged money laundering (TPPU) in suspicious transaction cases worth IDR 349 trillion at the Ministry of Finance.

"The government has formed a task force that is currently underway. Are people who don't know about this silent? No. This involves 300 letters, which means there are two problems in this matter," he said.

Mahfud explained that suspicious transaction cases worth IDR 349 trillion involved 300 hard-to-resolved letters. Several parts of this case have been followed up, such as the case of Rafael Alun, gold exports, and legal action in Ujung Pandang, Makassar.

So, the steps have been taken and no one has stopped. However, don't think that Rp. 300 trillion is a unit that can be resolved at one time, because it is divided into 300 cases," he explained.

Mahfud explained that there were 300 letters that had to be completed in stages for a long time. In addition, not all information from these letters can be disclosed to the public.

"You can read the publications yourself, steps have been taken in various places, such as the KPK, Polri, and the Prosecutor's Office. Everyone wants to reveal this case related to Rp349 trillion," added Mahfud.

Meanwhile, special attention is currently being paid to suspicious transactions worth Rp. 189 trillion related to gold exports involving agencies at the Ministry of Finance.

Mahfud explained that several aspects of suspicious transaction cases worth IDR 189 trillion have been investigated. This case involves not only customs aspects, but also taxation.

"All of this is in process. Nothing is missing and should not be lost. It's time for the community to get clarity," he said.