Most forms of gambling are illegal in Indonesia. Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, and gambling activities are considered to be against moral norms, thus gambling is strictly prohibited. The only permitted form of gambling is in certain special circumstances, such as the national lottery,
The Indonesian government is intensifying its crackdown on online gambling. The Financial Services Authority of Indonesia (OJK) announced that it has blocked 17,026 bank accounts suspected of involvement in online gambling, covering a wide range and attracting significant attention from all sectors
The Indonesian government is preparing to introduce stricter online gambling regulations, focusing not only on combating illegal gambling activities but also on enhancing the responsibilities of digital platforms, service providers, and related institutions in governance, especially emphasizing the
Indonesian police recently cracked down on an illegal gambling ring operating through the popular mobile game "Higgs Domino Island," arresting 12 suspects and seizing over 120 computers, with the case involving up to 3.6 billion Indonesian Rupiah (approximately $222,000).The investigation revealed t
At a high-profile roundtable during the 2025 Philippine Blockchain Week, leaders from Indonesia, the Philippines, and the blockchain industry sent a clear signal: Southeast Asia is moving from a "testing ground" for blockchain to the "core of infrastructure." This represents a new explosive turning
The Indonesian government is intensifying its crackdown on illegal online gambling activities, recently turning its attention to tech giant Meta, seeking support at the platform level.During a recent visit to the United States, Puan Maharani, the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, m
The case information system (SIPP) website of the Praya District Court on Lombok Island, Indonesia, recently experienced a temporary glitch, which was momentarily disrupted by gambling advertisement links in Google search results. The court announced that the technical issues have been resolved and
Indonesian police announced that they have successfully dismantled a criminal gang in Denpasar, Bali, a popular tourist destination, that specialized in "online romance" scams targeting American men. The raid resulted in the arrest of 38 suspects, including 7 women, at a rented residential property.
Indonesian scholar Vidya Ramadhan from STIE Ekuitas has proposed a groundbreaking suggestion, advocating for a "foreigners-only" casino model in special economic zones such as Batam Island or Bali. This would involve targeted legislation to establish a regulatory framework, circumventing existing cr
The Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has recently implemented freezing measures on "dormant accounts" (inactive accounts) in several domestic banks. The head of the agency, Ivan Yustiavandana, stated that this action is an important part of combating online gambli
