Here’s Why Abraham Samad Considers Rafael Alun’s Case Easy to Resolve

Jakarta –

The alleged corruption case of the former Head of the General Section of the Regional Office of the South Jakarta Directorate General of Taxes II Rafael Trisambodo Square is currently still being investigated by the KPK. Former Chairman of the KPK Abraham Samad said the case was easy to resolve.

“I said this is easy if we talk about Rafael’s context. If there are fantastic funds flowing to state administrators, then it’s easy to be bribes or gratuities,” said Samad when contacted, Monday (21/3/2023).

Samad Assessing that PPATK’s findings regarding suspicious flows involving Rafael should be an important guide for the KPK in resolving the case quickly. He refers to the existence safe deposit box Rafael’s property contains foreign currency worth IDR 37 billion.

“Yes, it is a guide. It doesn’t necessarily have to be followed completely, but it is a guide for us to carry out further investigations. Because the theory is that if there is a transaction that goes to state administrators and the transaction is illegal, it must be bribery and gratification. So you don’t need to look far, ” he said.

According to Samad, every odd transaction that flows to state administrators is likely to be concluded as a bribe or gratuity.

“Let’s see where it comes from if not bribes. What’s the point in giving people to state administrators if it’s not bribes or gratuities. So it’s actually easy,” said Samad.

Furthermore, Samad also believes that the money laundering article must be included in the alleged article against Rafael. This article, said Abraham, relates to efforts to restore state finances to the confiscation of assets belonging to Rafael, which are suspected of being the proceeds of corruption.

“Because in my opinion the Rafael case must use the TPPU Law because there are flows of funds because TPPU is known follow the money, follow the suspect. So, in my opinion, in the case of Rafael, the price must be set against TPPU. Only then can we easily take over these assets again,” explained Abraham.

Development of the Case of Rafael Alun

KPK Deputy Chairman Nawawi Pomolango revealed the progress of the investigation into the alleged corruption case of Rafael Alun. Initially, Nawawi answered the issue that there was a difference of opinion among the KPK leadership regarding the alleged article against Rafael.

Nawawi admitted that he was not aware of the difference of opinion. However, he ensured that the investigation into the alleged corruption that was being carried out by Rafael is still being intensified.

“What I know and can be certain is that our investigation (investigation) team continues to move quickly to investigate allegations of corruption from RA,” said Nawawi when contacted, Monday (20/3).

Nawawi also said that there had been significant developments in the process of investigating the Rafael corruption case. The investigation will become public knowledge next week.

“Just now the Head of the Investigation Task Force reported the progress, but sorry we haven’t been able to convey the progress. We’ll see in the next week,” said Nawawi.

(ygs/knv)