Indonesian authorities suspend over 5,000 bank accounts linked to online gambling

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Authorities in Indonesia have frozen more than 5,000 bank accounts worth RP600 billion (US$36.5 million)1 IDR = 0.0001 USD
2025-05-05Powered by CMG CurrenShift as the government intensifies its crackdown on online gambling.

The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center is the agency tasked with identifying any suspicious accounts linked to online gambling and has the power to freeze transactions related to the issue.

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Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center Head Ivan Yustiavandana said, “The core objective of this law enforcement initiative is to protect the public from the social harms of online gambling, which often drives victims to drug trafficking, online fraud, and even prostitution in order to sustain their addiction. It can also lead to the breakdown of families.”

Since President Prabowo Subianto’s administration began, more than 900,000 online elements related to gambling, including IP addresses and social media posts, have been removed, with more than 800,000 being taken down in the President’s first 100 days in office.

Yet, despite the government intensifying its stance on online gambling, the Foreign Affairs Committee has found that more Indonesian nationals have been entering offshore gambling markets for work.

In response, the government has urged residents not to fall for ‘lucrative job offers’ and to remain vigilant to possible exploitation in offshore job opportunities.

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