Communication Minister Says State Protects Public as Online Gambling Transactions Drop Sharply
Indonesia records a sharp decline in online gambling as the government strengthens digital enforcement to protect the public. Read the full news.
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National
Criminal
Cloudflare Linked to Massive Online Gambling Network: Communication Ministry
Indonesia says over 76% of illegal gambling sites use Cloudflare to hide IPs and evade blocking. The ministry warns the company to register or face sanctions. Read more.
National
Yogyakarta Suspends Aid for 7,001 Beneficiaries Linked to Online Gambling
Yogyakarta halts PKH assistance for 7,001 recipients flagged for online gambling based on PPATK data, pending verification. Read the full story.
Criminal
Govt to Seize Online Gambling Money from Both Operators and Players: Minister Yusril
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra declared that the state can seize money from online gambling operators and players within seven days. Read how more on the country’s anti-gambling crackdown.
Criminal
PPATK Slashes Online Gambling Cash Flow to Rp 155 Trillion in 2025
The PPATK reports a massive drop in online gambling cash flow to IDR 155 trillion in 2025 after tighter financial controls. Read the full story now.
Criminal
From Elementary Students to the Homeless: Indonesia’s Online Gambling Crisis Exposed
Indonesia’s prosecutors reveal online gamblers include schoolchildren and the homeless. Learn how authorities are fighting this alarming digital crisis. Read more now.
National
Multilateral Diplomacy Improvement is Required in Combating Online Gambling: PPATK
The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) assesses the need to strengthen multilateral diplomacy to eradicate online gambling, as many of these criminal practices utilize cross-border networks.
Criminal
20 Indonesians Escape from Online Gambling Compound in Myanmar: Embassy
Twenty Indonesians escaped a notorious online gambling zone in Myanmar and crossed into Thailand, the Indonesian Embassy confirmed. Read the full story.
Economy
OJK Blocks 27,000 Bank Accounts in Massive Online Gambling Crackdown
Indonesia’s Financial Service Authority (OJK) blocks 27,000 bank accounts tied to online gambling in a major financial crackdown. Read the full report on how regulators tighten banking oversight.
Criminal
West Jakarta Police Arrest Two Men Running Online Gambling Site
West Jakarta Police arrest two men running online gambling sites from Kalideres, seizing servers and funds worth Rp 100 million. Learn more.
Criminal
INP Uncovers Online Gambling International Syndicate Worth of IDR 16.4 Billion
The Cyber Crime Directorate of the Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency has uncovered a national and international online gambling syndicate operating through three major websites, namely Slot Bola 88, Raja Spin 88, and Inibet 77.
Criminal
INP Freeze 576 Bank Accounts Worth $3.9M in Online Gambling Crackdown
Indonesian National Police (INP) freeze 576 bank accounts worth $3.9M in online gambling crackdown, setting new money laundering precedent. Read the full report now.
