Government Takes Firm Action Against Online Gambling Flows Abroad

Jakarta – The government continues to demonstrate its commitment to eradicating online gambling practices (judol) which are increasingly disturbing the public.

Most recently, the Head of the Public Relations Group of the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), M. Natsir Kongah revealed that there was a flow of funds amounting to IDR 28 trillion from online gambling that was diverted abroad throughout 2024.

“IDR 28 trillion from online gambling was diverted abroad,” said

This fact shows the large scale of the illegal industry and the urgency of firm action by all parties to stop it.

The trillions of rupiah in funds are suspected of being converted into crypto assets, making them more difficult to track. However, Natsir did not specify the destination countries for the flow of funds.

As a concrete step, PPATK has coordinated with law enforcement officers, including the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung), the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and the Police.

“Of course we have coordinated with law enforcement,” said Natsir.

This shows that eradication efforts are not only carried out at the administrative level, but also through legal channels to ensure that perpetrators receive appropriate sanctions.

The National Police itself has taken real steps by dismantling an international online gambling syndicate. The Director of Cyber ​​Crime (Dirtipidsiber) of the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Brigadier General Himawan Bayu Aji, revealed that his party had confiscated IDR 61 billion in a case involving three online gambling sites, namely H5GF777, RGO Casino, and Agent 138.

“The three websites are online gambling websites that operate nationally and internationally with types of online gambling games including slots, casinos, soccer gambling, and others,” said Himawan.

The confiscation was also carried out in accordance with legal mechanisms so that assets obtained from this illegal activity do not return to the hands of the perpetrators. This confirms that the government is serious about closing loopholes for online gambling bookies who try to avoid the law by utilizing financial technology.

These firm steps must continue to be strengthened by cross-agency cooperation and indiscriminate law enforcement. Online gambling not only harms individuals, but also threatens national economic stability. []