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Probe ordered into taxman’s lavish wealth
Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD has urged that the investigation into the wealth of Rafael Alun Trisambodo continues even after the tax official announced his resignation, and as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will summon Rafael to clarify his sources of wealth this week.
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Tax official Rafael Alun Trisambodo makes a gesture to apologize to victims of an assault carried out by his son Mario Dandy Satrio in a video published on Feb. 23. (The Jakarta Post/Twitter)
Subheading: KPK to clarify sources of wealth, including property assets in Jakarta and Manado
KPK to clarify Rafael's sources of wealth this week
Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD has urged that the investigation into the wealth of Rafael Alun Trisambodo continues even after the tax official announced his resignation, and as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will summon Rafael to clarify his sources of wealth this week.
The KPK said that Rafael’s reported wealth did not match his profile as an echelon III official, which is typically the rank of officials with positions below director general (echelon I) and director (echelon II).
“If his wealth report does indicate [criminal acts], then the probe should proceed. When it comes to a criminal offense, do not treat it unfairly or differently even if the [possible] offender has resigned from their position," said Mahfud on Saturday during a visit to Makassar, South Sulawesi, according to various media reports.
In his wealth report (LHKPN) submitted to the KPK in December 2021, Rafael listed a total wealth of Rp 56 billion (US$3.66 million), rivaling that of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani’s Rp 58 billion and far outpacing Taxation Director General Suryo Utomo, an echelon I official who listed a total wealth of Rp 14 billion.
