inp.polri.go.id - Sukoharjo. The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency has uncovered an alleged casino gambling operation operating at a location known as the "SB Building" in Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java.

The case was uncovered through an investigation by the Maluku Regional Police, which was then followed up through collaboration with the Central Java Regional Police and the INP Criminal Investigation Agency.

The Director of General Crimes at the INP Criminal Investigation Agency, Brigadier General Wira Satya Triputra, stated that the investigation and in-depth investigation revealed gambling activities with several individuals playing different roles in the location's operations.

"From an in-depth investigation, we discovered gambling activities with various roles involved," Wira said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday (8/27/2026).

A total of 71 people were detained for questioning. After conducting an in-depth investigation, investigators named 30 suspects suspected of involvement in the gambling operation.

The suspects were then detained at the INP Criminal Investigation Agency Detention Center in Jakarta. They were known to have held various roles, including cashiers, card dealers, chip exchangers, CCTV operators, arena technicians, and service personnel.

Police also seized several pieces of evidence from the location. These included approximately IDR 1.048 billion in cash, dozens of cell phones, computers, baccarat tables, mahjong tables, dice tables, fish shooting machines, gaming machines, poker chips, cards, card shuffling machines, cash boxes, and CCTV equipment.

Wira emphasized that the investigation is ongoing. Police are not only investigating the involvement of the players, but also those suspected of running or supporting the gambling operation.

The investigation includes transaction management, card dealing, chip management, CCTV surveillance, and technical aspects of the game.

"We are also investigating the parties suspected of running or supporting the operation of these activities, including transaction management, card distribution, chip management, CCTV surveillance, and the technical aspects of the game," he explained.

According to Wira, investigators are still comparing the parties' statements with the secured evidence. If other parties are found to be involved, the police will follow up according to legal provisions.

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