Indonesia Strengthens Synergy in Combating Online Gambling, Blocking 25,912 Accounts
Jakarta – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) continues to strengthen synergy with the government in eradicating online gambling activities that are increasingly disturbing the public. Most recently, the OJK requested all banks to immediately block 25,912 accounts suspected of being involved in this practice. This number has increased sharply compared to the previous month’s 17,026 accounts.
OJK Chief Executive for Banking Supervision, Dian Ediana Rae, explained that this blocking action was based on data provided by the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi).
“Regarding the eradication of online gambling, which has had a widespread impact on the economy and financial sector, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has requested banks to block approximately 25,912 accounts based on data presented by the Ministry of Communication and Digital,” said Dian in a virtual press conference on the results of the July 2025 Monthly Board of Commissioners Meeting (RDKB) on Monday (August 4, 2025).
Furthermore, the OJK is also encouraging banks to follow up on the blocking measures by closing accounts that match their National Identity Card (KTP) numbers. Furthermore, supervision is being tightened through the implementation of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) to minimize the potential for account misuse by increasingly systematic and organized online gambling networks.
“The OJK has also requested banks to further enhance and strengthen their cyber insider detection capabilities by continuously monitoring any financial vulnerability anomalies that could potentially lead to fraud,” Dian added.
Dian emphasized that the eradication of online gambling is part of a joint effort by all elements of government to maintain financial sector stability and protect the public from the negative impacts of this illegal activity. Synergy between the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Komdigi, and the banking sector is expected to limit the scope for online gambling operators and networks exploiting loopholes in the national banking system.
Amidst vigilance against cyber threats, Dian remains optimistic about the prospects for the national economy and banking sector. He believes that various positive factors, such as the reduction in Bank Indonesia’s interest rate, the import tariff agreement between the US and Indonesia, and the acceleration of government spending through priority programs, will act as catalysts for economic growth.
“Government programs such as the Red and White Village Cooperative, the construction of 3 million houses, and the Free Nutritious Meals initiative provide significant opportunities for banks to expand financing while strengthening their contribution to national economic growth,” Dian concluded.
