Foreigner suspected in tax fraud case

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Mon, 02/15/2010 10:47 PM

National Police chief detective Comr. Gen. Ito Sumardi said a police team assisting the tax office civil investigators in the tax fraud case since last week, found strong indication of a foreigner’s involvement in the tax fraud case.

He said the foreigner worked as a tax consultant for one of the 10 companies listed by the tax office as tax evaders.

“We are now coordinating with the related embassy and the Foreign Ministry to seek ways to handle this case.

Expert resources usually receive maximum protection from their countries,” he said.

However, Ito refused to further reveal the foreigner’s identity, saying that it was within the domain of tax office officials.

“We are here only to provide assistance, but this is within the domain of tax office officials,” he said.