Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police has confiscated Rp 73.7 billion in cash and assets in an online gambling investigation involving the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs staff.

"Investigators seized Rp 73 billion in cash," Metro Jaya Police Head of Public Relations, Senior Superintendent Ade Ary Syam Indradi, said on Thursday (7/11/2024).

He detailed the seized assets, including Rp 35.7 billion in rupiah, SGD 2.9 million (valued at Rp 35 billion), and USD 183,500 (worth Rp 2.8 billion). The investigators also confiscated 34 mobile phones, 23 laptops, 20 paintings, 16 cars, 16 monitors, and 11 luxury watches.

In addition, the investigators froze 47 bank accounts belonging to suspects and are reviewing accounts linked to gambling sites.

The police continued to pursue related money laundering charges and are actively tracking two wanted suspects, identified as “A” and “M.” 

Chief Ade Ary emphasized the Metro Jay Police’s commitment to thoroughly investigate all parties involved, including the Communication Ministry staff and gambling operators.  The police have arrested 15 suspects in this case.

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