TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – News that caught the attention of readers until this morning among them Mahfud MD said cases of abuse committed by children of officials at the Directorate General of Taxes of the Ministry of Finance must be processed legally. Then, the KPK assessed that the total assets of Rp. 56 billion owned by Rafael Alun Trisambodo were not in accordance with his position. Here’s a summary:
1. Mahfud Says There Is No Peace in the Case of Abuse by the Children of the Director General of Taxes
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD said cases of abuse committed by children of officials at the Directorate General of Taxes of the Ministry of Finance must be processed legally.
“The abuse committed by this official’s child must be prosecuted,” said Mahfud in one of the uploads on his personal Twitter account, @mohmahfudmd, Friday, February 24, 2023.
He emphasized that there is no peace and pardon in criminal law, in fact this case is not a light matter that can be resolved by applying restorative justice.
Raphael should be checked
In addition, Mahfud also believes that the Head of the General Section of the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the South Jakarta Ministry of Finance II Raphael Alún Trisambodo, as the father of the perpetrators of the abuse, must be investigated.
“According to administrative law, officials who have children in hedonic and extravagant care must be investigated,” said Mahfud.
On Thursday 23 February 2023, through a video broadcast, he apologized for the case of abuse committed by his son.
“I am Rafael Alun Trisambodo, parents of Mario Dandyapologized to David and the extended family of Mr. Jonathan, the large family of the Nahdlatul Ulama Board (PBNU), and the extended family of the Ansor Youth Movement,” said Rafael in the video.
He admitted that his son’s abuse resulted in serious injuries and deep trauma. Therefore, he continues to pray for healing for the victims.
Rafael also stressed that this was a personal family matter and would follow all ongoing legal processes in accordance with applicable regulations
He also realized that Mario Dandy Satriyo’s actions were not right, causing harm to other people, disappointing and causing uproar in the community. Regarding reporting on the assets he owned, Rafael was ready to provide clarification as a form of accountability.
2. Jumbo Rafael Alun’s assets have been suspected since 2020
Rafael Alun Trisambodo’s wealth was questioned after his son, Mario Dandy Satriyo, drove a Jeep Rubicon before assaulting David, the son of GP Ansor administrator. The luxury vehicle was then confiscated by the Pesanggrahan Police as evidence.
A number of netizens are suspicious of the origin of the Jeep Rubicon because Rafael Alun only lists the Toyota Camry and Toyota Kijang in his wealth report. Mario’s activity, which often drives luxury vehicles, makes the public suspicious of the source of his father’s wealth.
Rafael’s Wealth Reaches IDR 56 Billion, Ready to Clarify Its Origins
In the report on the State Officials’ Wealth Report (LHKPN) uploaded by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in 2021, the total assets of the Head of the General Section of the Directorate General of Taxes of the Ministry of Finance of the South Jakarta II Regional Office who were removed by Sri Mulyani amounted to IDR 56,104,350,289 or IDR 56 billion.
From the LHKPN data from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Rafael’s assets are dominated by property ownership in a number of cities, which amount to Rp 51 billion. Rafael Alun Trisambodo’s wealth comes from 11 land and buildings whose value reaches IDR 51,937,781,000, transportation equipment totaling IDR 425,000,000, in the form of a 2008 Toyota Camry Sedan car IDR 125,000,000 and a 2018 Toyota Kijang car IDR. 300,000,000, other movable assets of Rp. 420 million, securities of Rp. 1,556,707,379, cash of Rp. 1,345,821,529, and other assets of Rp. 419,040,381.
Rafael said he would clarify the source of his wealth which reached Rp 56 billion.
“Regarding the news regarding my assets, as a form of accountability I am ready to provide clarification regarding my assets, I am ready to participate in all inspection activities by the Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Finance,” said Rafael Alun Trisambodo in a video sent by the Special Staff of the Minister of Finance, Yustinus Prastowo, Thursday, February 23, 2023.