Government’s Quick Action to Handle Online Gambling Flooded with Praise

JAKARTA – The government and the National Police’s firm steps in eradicating online gambling have received widespread appreciation from various parties.

The Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menko Polkam), Budi Gunawan, specifically appreciated the quick action of the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and his staff in dismantling the organized online gambling network.

“As we all know, the Online Gambling Desk has been moving at full speed. Therefore, we should give our appreciation to the National Police Chief and his staff,” said Budi Gunawan.

He considered this step as real evidence of the National Police’s commitment to maintaining digital security stability and protecting the public from the threat of cybercrime.

Similar support also came from the Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the DPR, Moh. Rano Alfath, who praised the success of the East Java Police in uncovering an international-scale online gambling syndicate.

The syndicate is known to have used social media and fictitious companies for money laundering practices.

“Respect and appreciation to the East Java Regional Police, especially the East Java Regional Police’s Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation, Cyber ​​Sub-Directorate, who have worked hard to dismantle this highly organized syndicate,” said Rano.

According to him, this success not only stopped the circulation of large amounts of illicit money but also sent a strong message that the National Police are here to fight increasingly complex transnational crimes.

Another appreciation came from the General Chairperson of the Central Leadership of the Al Washliya Youth Movement (PP GPA), Aminullah Siagian.

He expressed his gratitude for the steps taken by the National Police in successfully dismantling an online gambling network in Jakarta and naming 10 suspects.

“We express our gratitude and appreciation to the Chief of Police, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and his staff who have again succeeded in uncovering an online gambling network in Jakarta,” said Aminullah.

He added that the National Police’s actions have saved the younger generation from the threat of online gambling which he called “honey-faced poison”.

According to Aminullah, the destructive power of online gambling is very large, especially for the younger generation who are the owners of the nation’s future.

“One of the 7th Asta Cita of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is to eradicate gambling. This step is in line with that vision,” he said.

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