Suspected Involvement in Money Laundering Case Rafael Alun because of His Wealth, Raffi Ahmad Reveals His Source of Income

Dream - Raffi Ahmad admits that he does not know Rafael Alun Trisambodo. So the husband of Nagita Slavina responded casually to rumors that implicated him in the money laundering case of the former tax employee.

"I'm just relaxed (being gossiped about) because I don't know him, I haven't even met Om Rafael," said Raffi Ahmad in the FYP Trans7 program.

Irfan Hakim, as the host of the show, seemed skeptical of Raffi's statement. He even suspected the source of wealth of the artist known as Sultan Andara.

"Maybe among the artists with the initial R, Raffi Ahmad is the richest. Where does your wealth come from?" asked Irfan Hakim.

Raffi affirmed that his source of income comes from shooting fees. He also has a business.

"I earn from shooting," answered Raffi.

"I also shoot, but why am I not rich?" replied Irfan Hakim.

Raffi admitted that the money from shooting is managed as a business. Now, the business empire he has built, Rans Entertainment, brings him a considerable income.

"So, you haven't been good at managing your money, you haven't been good at business. Rans Entertainment's valuation is already in the trillions," said Raffi Ahmad.

Raffi's name has been associated with the money laundering case involving Rafael Alun. Raffi's name started to be mentioned after the Indonesian Audit Watch (IAW) stated that an artist with the initial R is suspected to be involved with Rafael Alun. (x)

Raffi Ahmad: Others Are Money Laundering, We're the Ones Going Viral, Nervous...

Dream - The name Raffi Ahmad is associated with the money laundering case of former tax employee, Rafael Alun Trisambodo. He is accused as the artist with the initial R who received the funds.

However, Raffi denies the allegations. Through the Sahurans program, the husband of Nagita Slavina suddenly discusses the rumors that are currently circulating.

Initially, Raffi asks Gilang Widya alias Juragan 99 to be patient in facing the ordeal. Then Raffi discusses his name being viral in relation to this money laundering case.

"Be patient, bro. The one who launders money, we're the ones going viral, bro, nervous..." says Raffi Ahmad while laughing.

Raffi's statement makes Denny Cagur, the guest star, and the crew of the show laugh. Netizens who saw the video clip uploaded by the TikTok account @trgnxn.id also provided their defense.

"Why launder money when he can just post anything he wants and get lots of endorsements in line," said the account @user12345.

"It's true, whoever launders money is the one who becomes trending," replied the account @dedew..indjim.

"Raffi Ahmad is not a saint, he invites people to shoot from morning till morning," wrote the account @senja.

The Initial R Artist in Rafael Alun's Case Goes Viral, Hotman Paris: It's Not Raffi Ahmad

Dream - The case of former official of the Directorate General of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance (DJP Kemenkeu), Rafael Alun Trisambodo, also involves a famous artist. It is said that Rafael is connected to an Indonesian artist with the initial 'R'.

This has made the public wonder and speculate who the artist with the initial 'R' really is. Several names have been mentioned by netizens, one of which is Raffi Ahmad.

Regarding this matter, one of Raffi's friends who is also a famous lawyer, Hotman Paris Hutapea, explained that it is not true that Raffi Ahmad is involved in the case. He conveyed this through his Instagram social media account.

"There is viral news that seems to suggest that Rafael's tax case is related to my friend Raffi Ahmad, I just called Raffi Ahmad, and Raffi Ahmad said he doesn't know Rafael," said Hotman quoted from Instagram @hotmanparisofficial, Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Furthermore, Hotman explained that his friend has no business relationship with Rafael Alun at all.

"There is absolutely no business relationship. So the viral news about the initial 'R' who allegedly has a business partnership with Rafael is not true, it's not Raffi Ahmad," he emphasized.

Quoting Liputan6.com, the rumor of Raffi Ahmad's involvement in the money laundering case involving Ayah Mario Dandy has been widely spread by netizens due to his closeness to a person named Jeremy Imanuel Santoso.

It is known that Jeremy Imanuel Santoso is the son-in-law of Rafael Alun Trisambodo. Jeremy is also the brother-in-law of Mario Dandy, the child of Rafael Alun Trisambodo.

It is rumored that Jeremy and Raffi Ahmad also have a business relationship. Jeremy is the manager of RANS PIK Basketball, a basketball team owned by Raffi Ahmad.

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