PPATK Blocks Rafael Alun Trisambodo Account

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)

JAKARTA - The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPAT) blocked the account belonging to Mario Dandy Satryo's father, Rafael Alun Trisambodo.

Allegedly, the blocking was related to an indication of money laundering (TPPU) committed by Rafael as a former Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) tax official.

"Yes ( Rafael's contract is blocked, ed)," said PPATK Head Ivan Yustiavandana to VOI, Tuesday, March 7.

However, it was not further detailed regarding the number of accounts belonging to the former Directorate General of Taxes officials that had been blocked.

Separately, the Head of Public Relations of PPATK, M. Natsir Kongah, who was questioned about the number of accounts of Mario Dandy's father who was blocked, also did not want to explain. He only said that everything was still in process.

"Everything is in process," said Natsir.

Previously, PPATK also blocked accounts belonging to tax consultants suspected of being nominees or borrowed by Rafael Alun Trisambodo.

"Yes, there is a blocking of tax consultants," said Ivan.

Ivan did not specify this tax consultant. However, this name loan is allegedly not only carried out by Rafael but also other parties.

"Allegedly as the nominee of the RAT and several other related parties," he said.

PPATK suspects this nominee is a way to launder money. Therefore, the suspicious transaction that Rafael allegedly carried out was not detected.

"We suspect that there is a money slider professional who has been acting for the benefit of the RAT," explained Ivan.