Indonesia’s anti-igaming task force closes more than 1,200 cases
Indonesia’s National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo says the country’s anti-gambling task force has dealt with 1,271 cases since its creation in November.
“1,271 cases are being handled, and 1,456 individuals have currently been designated as suspects,” Prabowo said during a Risk-Based Mentoring Program in Jakarta.
Working with the Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK), officials have since frozen 895 accounts containing assets worth RPH133.5 billion, confiscated 4,820 accounts worth RPH328.78 billion, and obtained bonds valued at RPH276.5 billion.
Prabowo emphasized the increasing presence of advanced criminal organizations, particularly from China, in the crackdown on online gambling.
“They come from China, then deposit small amounts so that almost all society can participate. The disguise patterns are also extraordinary,” he said. “It’s as if they are conducting IT business, so the public is interested in participating, and ultimately it leads to online gambling.”
Prabowo appreciated the cooperation between PPATK and the Indonesian police, who have succeeded in arresting several key operators and blocking accounts related to these criminal acts.
The goal of the task force remains to help reduce the adverse effects of igaming on Indonesian society by protecting communities from the economic and social costs associated with illegal sites.
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