Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police have seized Rp 2.6 billion from the wife of an online gambling fugitive linked to the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs. 

Police identified the fugitive as A, also known as M, and his wife, D, has now been named a suspect in his alleged money laundering scheme.

“Evidence collected from suspect D includes Rp 2.6 billion in cash, jewelry, luxury items, and multiple mobile phones,” said Metro Jaya Police Head of Public Relations Senior Superintendent Ade Ary Syam Indradi on Tuesday (12/11/2024). 

Seized funds include Rp 2.07 billion in local currency, 3,000 Singapore dollars (approximately pR 35.1 million), and USD 37,000 (around Rp 577.2 million).

Authorities are working to trace all involved parties, freeze accounts, and assess any internal connections within the Communication Ministry. 

“The police are committed to a full investigation targeting the Ministry staff, gambling operators, and other linked individuals,” Chief Ade Ary added.

The police have named 18 suspects, including ten ministry employees and eight civilians, in this online gambling case.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)