Government Uncovers Large International Online Gambling Network
Jakarta – Chief of Sub-Directorate 1 of the Cyber Crimes Directorate of the Indonesian National Police Criminal Investigation Agency, Senior Commissioner Rizki Agung Prakoso, stated that the arrest of three international online gambling suspects demonstrates the government’s commitment to eradicating cybercrime, particularly online gambling, which has become a public nuisance.
“These arrests are part of the National Police’s commitment to eradicating cybercrime, particularly online gambling, which has now become a real threat to society,” Rizki said in Jakarta.
The three arrested suspects, identified as AF, BI, and MR, are known to have served as customer service (CS) administrators and lead operators/marketers for several international online gambling sites serving players from various countries, including Indonesia.
The investigation revealed that the sites they managed included Slotbola88, Inibet77, and Rajaspin, which are known to be actively operating with thousands of online users daily.
According to Rizki, this disclosure follows the arrest of five online gamblers by the Yogyakarta Regional Police’s Special Criminal Investigation Directorate on July 10, 2025. Investigators conducted an in-depth digital search and discovered a direct link to the network of operators controlled by AF, BI, and MR.
“The disclosure of this case follows the arrest of five online gamblers by the Yogyakarta Regional Police’s Special Criminal Investigation Directorate on July 10, 2025. Through digital searches, investigators discovered a link between the players and the network of operators controlled by AF, BI, and MR,” he explained.
The three suspects were arrested by investigators from the National Police’s Cyber Crimes Directorate in North Jakarta. After undergoing initial questioning, they were immediately detained at the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department detention center for further investigation.
“This arrest demonstrates the National Police’s commitment to eradicating cybercrime, particularly online gambling, which poses a real threat to society,” Rizki emphasized.
In this case, the three suspects are charged under multiple articles. They were charged under Article 45 Paragraph (3) in conjunction with Article 27 Paragraph (2) of the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law, Articles 82 and 85 of the Fund Transfer Law, Article 303 of the Criminal Code on Gambling, and Articles 3, 4, and 5 of the Anti-Money Laundering Law (TPPU). They face up to 20 years in prison.
The disclosure of this international online gambling network underscores the government’s seriousness in cracking down on digital gambling practices that often harm the public. Online gambling not only erodes family finances but also opens up opportunities for other crimes such as fraud and transnational money laundering.
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