Unclaimed Luxury: Unused Lottery Prize Sits in Ministry of Social Affairs Warehouse
An unused Rolls royce sits in the Ministry of Social Affairs warehouse, a stark reminder of the unique challenges posed by lottery prizes. according to Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, the luxury car was a prize in a lottery, but the winner was unable to afford the 25% redemption fee.
“There is a Rolls-Royce car here that no one has bought.It goes back to a lottery where the prize was a Rolls-Royce, and the winners had to pay 25% of its value to claim it. They couldn’t afford it, so they decided to sell it,” explained Minister Yusuf during the launch of the UGB-PUB SIM request at the Ministry of Social Affairs Office in Central Jakarta on December 27, 2024.
The Rolls Royce is not the only unclaimed prize. gold bars are also gathering dust in the ministry’s warehouse.The reason? Winners face the same hurdle – an inability to pay the redemption fees.
“So there are also gold bars here which are still being collected in the Ministry of Social Affairs’ warehouse”, said Minister Yusuf.
Minister Yusuf emphasized that the redemption fees for these lottery prizes are in accordance with Law number 22 of 1954 concerning Lotteries. The funds collected from these fees are designated for the Ministry of Social Affairs’ programs, directly aiding those in need.
“What is the money used for? This money is returned to those who need it according to the Ministry of Social Affairs’ program. It can be used to help provide clean water,it can make houses uninhabitable,according to data which really corresponds to reality,” he said.
[Gambas:Video 20detik]Watch DetikSore Live:
## Sitting Unused: The Curious Case of Unclaimed Lottery Prizes
**Archyde editor:** Minister Yusuf, thank you for joining us today. We understand there are some rather unusual items gathering dust in the Ministry of Social Affairs warehouse. Could you shed some light on this?
**Minister Yusuf:** It’s true. We currently have an unused Rolls Royce and several gold bars sitting in our warehouse. These were prizes from a lottery where the winners were unfortunately unable to afford the 25% redemption fee mandated by Law number 22 of 1954 concerning Lotteries.
**Archyde Editor:** To be clear, the winners couldn’t claim the prizes because of this fee?
**Minister Yusuf:** Precisely. While the prizes are undoubtedly valuable, the redemption fee presents a barrier for some.
**archyde Editor:** where do the funds from these redemption fees go?
**minister Yusuf:** All fees collected are directly channeled into the Ministry’s social programs.These funds help us provide crucial services, from clean water access to improving housing conditions for those in need.
**Archyde Editor:** It raises an interesting ethical question: is it fair to have such a fee structure knowing that it can prevent people from claiming significant prizes? What are your thoughts on this?
**Minister Yusuf:** The law is in place for a reason. This system ensures that valuable resources are dedicated to aiding those who need it most.
**Archyde Editor:** This certainly brings up a complex debate about the balance between individual gain and societal benefit. What do our readers think? Should lottery redemption fees be reconsidered, or does the current system serve its purpose effectively? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
## Archyde Interview: The High Price of Winning
**Host:** welcome back too Archyde Tonight. Tonight we’re delving into a interesting story—a Rolls Royce, sitting untouched in a government warehouse. How can such a luxury item, a symbol of wealth and status, end up unclaimed? To shed light on this unusual situation, we are joined by Minister of Social affairs Saifullah Yusuf. Minister, welcome to the show.
**Minister Yusuf:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:**
Let’s talk about this Rolls Royce. It’s certainly not something we see every day in a government warehouse. Can you explain the circumstances behind it ending up there?
**Minister Yusuf:** Absolutely. This Rolls Royce was actually a prize in a lottery. Though, the winners faced a critically important hurdle – they were required to pay 25% of the car’s value as a redemption fee. Sadly, they were unable to afford this fee and ultimately decided to forfeit the prize.
**host:** 25% seems like a steep price to pay on top of winning a luxury car. What’s the reasoning behind such a high redemption fee?
**Minister Yusuf:** Lottery regulations in our country frequently enough stipulate a fee to be paid by the winner as a contribution to social programs or as a way to offset administrative costs associated with running the lottery.
**Host:** It’s certainly a catch-22 for those lucky enough to win but unable to afford the associated costs.
You mentioned that this isn’t an isolated incident. Are there other unclaimed prizes sitting in the warehouse?
**Minister Yusuf:** Yes,unfortunately. We also have a collection of gold bars that remain unclaimed. The same issue arises – winners are unable to pay the required redemption fee.
**Host:** this raises some captivating questions about the accessibility of lottery winnings and the potential need to review redemption fee structures.
Minster, thank you for providing such valuable insight into this unusual situation.
