Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi underscored on Friday (26/4/2024) her ministry's role in the task force for combating online gambling aimed at safeguarding Indonesian citizens from transnational crimes. 

Cooperation with Southeast Asian nations was crucial, given the regional impact, she said as reported by antaranews.com.

The Task Force for Combating Online Gambling, initiated by President Joko Widodo, aimed for comprehensive involvement, she said.

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto outlined enforcement, cyber regulation, and financial monitoring as key focus areas. 

The task force prioritized Southeast Asian countries hosting online gambling sites to bolster international collaboration against transnational cybercrimes, he said.

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