Rafael Alun Hugs Mario Dandy In Court: Thank You Prosecutor, 8 Months I Don't See Children

JAKARTA - Former Directorate General of Taxes Rafael Alun Trisambodo (RAT) is very grateful to the public prosecutor (JPU) in today's trial.

This is because the defendant in the case of alleged gratification and money laundering (TPPU) could meet his youngest son, Mario Dandy Satriyo.

He made this statement when he was given the opportunity by the panel of judges to give a response to the testimony of witnesses presented, one of which was Mario Dandy.

"Just want to thank the public prosecutor for presenting my son," Rafael said during a trial at the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court, Monday, November 6.

With that meeting, Rafael was able to release his longing for his youngest son. Because, they no longer meet when involved in criminal cases.

Mario Dandy is known to be involved in a case of alleged severe abuse against David Ozora. In that case, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

"I want to thank the public prosecutor because I haven't seen my son for more than 8 months and don't hug him," said Rafael.

Rafael Alun Trisambodo hugged and whispered to Mario Dandy before the trial began.

The moment began when the two met in the courtroom of the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court. They embraced to let go of their longing.

Then, Rafael whispered to his youngest son to undergo and face him. It is suspected that the statement was related to the criminal sanctions received by Mario Dandy.

"Jadai,hadap....," ujar Rafael membihi Mario Dandy, Senin, 6 November.

Mario saw that he shed tears when he was hugged and heard the statement. The intimacy between the father and son only lasted less than a minute. Because, the halim assembly at that time immediately opened the trial.

Rafael Alun Trisambodo was charged with receiving gratuities together with Ernie Meike Torondek in stages from May 15, 2002 to March 2013. The amount reached Rp. 16,644,806,137.

The acceptance of gratuities is through PT ARME, PTCubes Consulting, PT Cahaya Kalbar and PT Krisna Bali International Cargo. This is related to the position and is contrary to Raffael's obligations or duties.

In addition to gratification, Raffael and Ernie were also charged with money laundering (TPPU) in the 2003-2010 period amounting to Rp5,101,503,466 and other receipts of Rp31,727,322,416.