Indonesian police bust online gambling network generating US$56.6mil annually
JAKARTA: Indonesian police have dismantled a multimillion‑rupiah online gambling network operating three overseas‑based websites, arresting five suspects in a crackdown that exposed transactions worth more than 1 trillion rupiah (about US$56.6 million) annually.
Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities have dismantled a large-scale online gambling operation that generated over US$56.6 million annually, arresting five suspects and seizing significant funds. National Police cybercrime director Adex Yudiswan revealed the network, consisting of three overseas-based websites, was controlled from abroad but conducted operations within Indonesia and other nations.
The suspects, apprehended in July across Jakarta, South Tangerang, and Semarang, allegedly facilitated the setup of a shell company and bank accounts to launder gambling revenues. Police stated the network processed more than 1.03 trillion rupiah in transactions from January to August, averaging 8.6 billion rupiah daily. Authorities have frozen approximately 51 billion rupiah held by five payment service providers.
Investigations are ongoing to locate a sixth suspect believed to have overseen the entire operation. The arrested individuals could face up to 15 years in prison under Indonesia's electronic fund transfer and criminal laws.
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