Officially Detained, Rafael Alun Appears Wearing an Orange Vest

Dream - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has designated former Directorate General of Taxes official Rafael Alun Trisambodo as a suspect and detained him for the next 20 days.

The detention was carried out after the KPK questioned Rafael, Mario Dandy's father and a suspect in the violence case involving David, as a suspect in a gratification case for approximately 6.5 hours.

Rafael Alun was seen wearing an orange KPK detainee vest. With his hands handcuffed, Rafael was seen escorted by security officers and KPK investigators to the press conference room.

"Detained for the first 20 days until April 22, 2023 at the Red and White Building of the KPK," said KPK Chairman Commissioner General Pol Firli Bahuri during a press conference at the KPK Building on Monday, April 3, 2023.

It is known that Rafael Alun Trisambodo responded to the KPK investigators' summons. He was questioned by the investigative team as a suspect in a gratification case related to tax examinations.

KPK News Head Ali Fikri stated that during the questioning by the investigative team, Rafael Alun was grilled about the evidence found during the search at his residence. One of the items found was dozens of luxury branded bags.

"What is certain is that it will be confirmed with the suspect, for example, yesterday the investigative team conducted a search at his house, finding several bags suspected to be famous brands, totaling around 70," said Ali, as quoted from liputan6.com.

Rafael Alun Cries and Admits to Having No Money for Meals Anymore and Is Given by Neighbors, But Wearing Luxury Watches Worth Tens of Millions

Dream - A video of Rafael Alun Trisambodo crying because he no longer has money to eat has gone viral on social media. However, netizens are more focused on the luxury watch worn by Rafael Alun during the interview.

The moment occurred when Rafael Alun was interviewed by a television station after being declared a corruption suspect.

In the interview, Rafael Alun Trisambodo still denied committing corruption. He also cried because all his money was confiscated by the KPK.

Rafael admitted that he no longer has anything after the KPK investigative team searched his residence on March 27, 2023.

Moreover, the investigative team also seized cash amounting to Rp45 million. Rafael Alun stated that the money was for monthly expenses and giving Eid al-Fitr allowances to several employees.

"Now I have no money, the Rp45 million at home was taken, confiscated, I have already asked, we want to pay the Eid al-Fitr allowances, but they took it away, life has turned upside down," said Rafael Alun, as quoted from liputan6.com.

Rafael stated that all of his and his wife, Ernie Meike Torondek's, bank accounts have been frozen. He even had difficulty eating. Fortunately, the neighbors still care for his family.

"All of our accounts have been frozen. We feel like we're being killed, not allowed to eat, not allowed to do anything. But some neighbors give us food," said Rafael.

With the kindness of the neighbors, Rafael feels happy. At least he doesn't feel hated in the real world.

"Apparently, in the real world, I am not hated like in the virtual world," said Rafael.

However, in the circulating video, netizens are instead focusing on the moment when Rafael wipes his eyes with a tissue. A black luxury watch can be seen worn by Rafael.

The watch is considered quite luxurious for someone who claims to have no money at all.

According to several websites, the Tag Heuer connected watch is priced at around Rp15 million to Rp40 million.

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