Successfully Cracking Down on Dozens of Online Gambling Cases, Security Forces’ Commitment Deserves Appreciation
Jakarta – Security forces continue to demonstrate their commitment to eradicating online gambling practices (judol) which are increasingly rampant and disturbing the public. One significant achievement was shown by the Aceh Police, which managed to uncover 75 online gambling cases between May 1 and June 10, 2025.
Of these cases, the largest disclosure occurred in West Aceh Regency, where three perpetrators were arrested with a turnover of IDR 100 million per month. This success is a real form of the authorities’ quick and firm response to public reports.
The Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Aceh Police, Senior Commissioner Ilham Saparona, stated that the perpetrators’ modus operandi was fairly neat and systematic.
“They used digital platforms and virtual payment methods to disguise their activities. However, thanks to public reports about suspicious activities in a house, we managed to track and raid the location,” he said.
During the raid, the police found the three perpetrators conducting online gambling transactions using computers. In addition to arresting the perpetrators, the authorities also confiscated two PC units, two mobile phones, 60 starter cards, transaction records, and bank account books.
Ilham also appealed to the public not to get involved in gambling practices in any form.
“Gambling is not only against the law, but also damages morals and social order in society. We hope that the public will remain vigilant and immediately report if they find out about similar activities in their surroundings,” he said.
In addition to online gambling content, IDADX also handles other cyber threats from domain abuse such as phishing or theft of sensitive information through fake sites or emails.
Head of Public Relations of the West Java Regional Police, Senior Commissioner Hendra Rochmawan, revealed that his party had succeeded in dismantling a cross-regional online gambling network operating through sites such as BELO4D, MGO55, and MGO77. This disclosure began with reports from civil society.
“The suspects are strongly suspected of acting as providers and renters of bank accounts used to accommodate funds from online gambling sites,” he explained.
Hendra added that from the results of the search, the police confiscated computer devices, operational files of the MGO site, and a Facebook fanpage called “Coach Sty” which was used to spread gambling advertisements.
“We also found a passport in the name of JH which showed that he had traveled to Cambodia, which we suspect is related to cross-border gambling activities,” added Hendra.
Not only in the regions, the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the National Police is also taking action to take firm action against this crime. The Head of Bareskrim, Commissioner General of Police Wahyu Widada, explained that his party had uncovered the crime of money laundering (TPPU) from online gambling.
“This is part of our commitment to breaking the chain of online gambling crimes from upstream to downstream. The mode used is to establish a shell company to disguise the origin of the illicit money,” he said.
This series of revelations shows that the security forces are not remaining silent about the threat of digital crime that is destroying the foundations of people’s lives. Online gambling is not just a violation of the law, but also threatens morality, family economy, and social stability in general. Therefore, synergy between the authorities and the community is a key factor in eradicating this practice completely.
