About Akidi Tio's Family Contribution, This Is An Interesting Comment By PPATK Head Dian Ediana Rae

Head of PPATK Dr. Dian Ediana Rae, SH, LLM responds to Akidi Tio's family donation. (Photo of Savic Rabis/DI Raga-VOI)

JAKARTA - There are at least two things that are important to note by the Chair of the PPATK, Dr. Dian Ediana Rae, SH, LLM regarding the furore about the donations made by the family of the late Akidi Tio, which were distributed by their youngest daughter Haryati to the South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Pol. Eko Indra Heri, to be distributed to South Sumatra residents affected by COVID-19. About the fantastic amount of Rp. 2 billion and the profile of the person who donated the money.

"So there are two interesting questions when the Akidi Tio Family's donation made headlines in newspapers, online media, television and other media. This issue became crowded because first the amount of money donated was very large, fantastic value. in other languages two thousand billion. That is a very fantastic amount for donations to social causes. And the second is about the profile of the person. So far we have never heard of him. This is a big question," he said.

Jadid still according to Dian, it is very logical if people see there is an oddity in this context. "Try if those who donate to a large conglomerate whose reputation has been widely known and published in the media before. Maybe people will not be suspicious of such a large donation. The problem is that it is connected to his profile so far. Now, there are people whose money is not convincing, while the value of their donations is fantastic. number," said Dian.

South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Eko Indra Heri and South Sumatra Governor Herman Deru received the symbolic handover of Akidi Tio's grant funds (Source: sumselprov.gov.id)

As a state institution that oversees financial transactions, said Dian, the Center for Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis (PPATK) is also observing this issue. "PPATK sees this exciting phenomenon that must be investigated and analyzed. We will conduct an examination. Because this has to do with promises to the community. This is not something that three people can play with, who intend to donate, especially in a situation like the current COVID-19 pandemic," he said.

Next to Dian's question, Heryati, the youngest child of the late Akidi Tio, conveyed the donation to individuals. In this case, the South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Eko Indra Heri. "The next thing that is also interesting to observe is that the donation was handed over to the South Sumatra Police Chief personally to receive it. This is interesting. Why did he channel the donation to the Kapolda, not to the local COVID-19 Task Force, to BNPB, the Ministry of Social Affairs or other private institutions that already have a reputation in receiving and distributing donations," he said.

And after the news is bombarded by the media, people will wait for the money to exist and be distributed to anyone? "This is what has become speculation in the community about this donation," he said.

The Head of Public Relations of the South Sumatra Police, Kombes Pol Supriadi, gave an explanation about the donations from the family of the late Akidi Tio. (Special)

INTRAC has an interest in ascertaining what this transaction really took place. "And if we have doubts or suspicions about it, we must examine it. Where does the source of the money come from. Is it from things that are lawful, legal or not from money laundering. So it must be ensured that there is no violation of law from collecting these funds and also in their distribution. must be based on the rules of law in force," he said.

Indonesian people, said Dian Ediana Rae, are quite well known as a generous and generous society. "Our World Giving Index is always good. Our people love to donate. This must be maintained and directed so that the donation is effective and on target," he said about the furor of Akidi Tio's family donation.