Security Forces Dismantle International Online Gambling Network, Proof of Optimal Law Enforcement

Jakarta – The government continues to demonstrate its commitment to eradicating online gambling which has become the enemy of society.

Most recently, the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police succeeded in uncovering the international online gambling network of the “1XBet” site and arrested nine suspects in various regions, including Riau, Riau Islands, Banten, and West Java.

The Director of General Crimes at the Indonesian National Police Criminal Investigation Agency, Brigadier General Djuhandhani Rahardjo Puro, revealed that one of the suspects with the initials RI (40) had a role as a platinum member on the site.

“There was 1 person, at that time as a platinum member he could play around IDR 5-6 billion a month,” he said.

Djuhandhani added that RI was known as a businessman who had a hobby of playing online gambling. Every time he played, he could spend a very large amount of money.

“Because he plays if today he bets 100, tomorrow multiplied by 2, the next day multiplied by 3, the next day multiplied by that, it’s always done,” he said.

In addition to RI, four other suspects who were arrested in West Java and Banten acted as agents, supervisors, financial admins, and operators in the operation of the online gambling site.

“In this disclosure, it is quite a concern for us as investigators because in this game, the money turnover is quite large,” said Djuhandhani.

In an effort to strengthen the eradication of online gambling, the government also plans to issue a special Government Regulation (PP) to handle this case more comprehensively.

Minister of Communication and Digital (Menkomdigi) Meutya Hafid said that this new regulation will regulate the authority of related ministries and institutions to be more effective in eradicating online gambling.

“We think this also needs a PP because this is cross-sectoral. So the payment system, banking regulations, OJK regulations, those also need to be in line with this,” said Meutya.

The government is expected to continue to strengthen regulations and enforcement so that online gambling practices can be eradicated to the roots.

these concrete steps, the public is increasingly optimistic about the government’s commitment to creating a safer digital space free from illegal practices.