Digital and Communication Ministry Banned Thousands of Negative Contents
The Ministry of Communication and Digital stated that 43,063 content, accounts, and sites affiliated with online gambling from January 1st-6th, 2025, have been banned.
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National
Police Seized Aruss Hotel Following the Discovery of Its Money Laundering Fund Flow
The Aruss Hotel, located in Semarang, Central Java, is suspected of being financed with money originating from money laundering crimes of online gambling practices.
Economy
OJK Requests Banks to Block 8,500 Accounts Linked to Online Gambling in 2024
The Financial Services Authority has requested banks to block around 8,500 accounts associated with online gambling activities in 2024. Learn more.
Criminal
Minister Budi Arie Faces 18 Questions in Online Gambling Investigation
Former Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi was questioned by the Indonesian National Police Criminal Investigation Agency's investigators related to an online gambling case. Learn more.
Criminal
East Java Police Arrest Six Members of International Online Gambling Syndicate
East Java Police arrested six suspects linked to an international online gambling and money laundering syndicate.
National
Online Gambling Servers Abroad Hinder Enforcement Efforts: INP
The location of online gambling servers in countries where gambling is legal creates significant challenges for law enforcement by the Indonesian National Police. Learn more!
Economy
Online Gambling Threatens Savings and Financial Stability: Bank Indonesia
The Central Bank, Bank Indonesia, has raised concerns about the economic and financial risks posed by online gambling, highlighting its impact on household savings, economic growth, and financial stability. Read more!
Criminal
Students Dominate Online Gambling Transactions: PPATK
The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) confirmed that students dominate Indonesia’s online gambling landscape, making up 80% of users. Read more!
National
Ministry of Health Expands Support for Online Gambling and Gaming Addiction
The Ministry of Health is ramping up efforts to address online gambling and gaming addiction through expanded rehabilitation services. Learn more!
Criminal
National
Police Details One of Komdigi Online Gambling Suspect Role
Metro Jaya Regional Police revealed the role of Adhi Kismanto (AK) who is one of the suspects in the online gambling case involving employees and expert staff of the Ministry of Communication and Digital . AK played a role in contacting the ministry employees not to block the online gambling site that had deposited money.
Criminal
Indonesia Extradites Philippine Fugitive in Exchange for Online Gambling Suspect
Indonesia has extradited Philippine fugitive Hector Aldwin Pantollana, arrested in Bali, as part of a prisoner exchange deal involving Indonesian online gambling suspect Handoyo Salman. Learn more!
National
Metro Jaya Regional Police Provides Therapy for Members Involved in Online Gambling
Metro Jaya Regional Police issued a transformation coaching program for personnel involved in online gambling (judol). This program describes a holistic and strategic approach to addressing moral and integrity issues that threaten public trust in the Police.
