KPK: Narrative Stop Paying Taxes Is Not Wise!

Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Alexander Marwata (Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) regrets the many narratives of stopping paying taxes on social media. This call came after the luxurious style of former Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) official Rafael Alun Trisambodo was revealed. "If there is a narrative to stop paying taxes, I think it is very, very unwise," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata to reporters at the ACLC KPK Building, Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, Tuesday, February 28. Alexander reminded the public to continue paying taxes. There is no reason for taxpayers to deny their obligations. Moreover, it is certain that the KPK will continue to assist the Directorate of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance to manage deposits from the public. Thus, tax suspicions will be misused by unscrupulous persons will not occur. "KPK continues to support the Directorate General of Taxes to optimize state revenues from taxes," he said. "Bless people are certainly obedient to taxes," continued Alexander. Previously, Rafael's wealth was in the spotlight after his son, Mario Dandy Satrio, abused 17-year-old David. The video of the persecution circulated widely on social media and caused chaos. As a result, a number of Mario videos that spread their wealth in the form of luxury motorbikes have become the spotlight of netizens. Not only that, the public also highlighted the ownership of the Rubicon car used when the persecution took place. After being busy about the abuse by the child and his assets, Rafael spoke up. He admitted that he was ready to be questioned regarding his wealth. "Regarding the news about my assets, as a form of accountability, I am ready to provide clarification regarding my assets," Rafael said in a video circulating on Thursday, February 23.