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,
On May 7, Indonesian authorities launched a raid in the capital Jakarta on a building, detaining 321 foreign nationals suspected of operating an illegal online gambling platform. According to details disclosed by police spokesperson Vira Satya Triputra at a press conference, this transnational crimi
The special task force of Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand, named "Aran District Action Team," successfully intercepted 18 individuals suspected of illegal cross-border involvement in online gambling during a border patrol. Among them, 17 were Thai citizens, and one was an Indonesian citizen. These Thais
A recent study from an Indonesian university (Algorithm-driven Content Dissemination Changes iGaming Growth) provides very clear evidence.Among 420 university students, 43.3% have participated in online gambling, with one in every four students continuing to gamble.This is not because students sudd
Indonesian authorities are intensifying efforts to combat illegal online gambling. The National Police Criminal Investigation Department recently announced that it has frozen a total of approximately 154.3 billion Indonesian Rupiah (US$9.5 million) in funds, which are distributed across 811 bank acc
The Indonesian government is currently drafting new regulations targeting VPNs, aimed at further combating online gambling activities. The government has started to solicit expert opinions to refine the rules.Indonesian authorities state that VPNs, by bypassing geographical restrictions, allow users
The Indonesian National Police recently arrested three individuals suspected of operating international online gambling platforms, including Slotbola88, Inibet77, and Rajaspin88. According to ANTARA news, the group processed member funds through bank transfers, allegedly violating multiple Indonesia
SBOBET Sportsbook officially launches a new weekly task activity, designed specifically for Indonesian players. This activity is open long-term, encouraging users to complete specific sports betting tasks each week, earn points, and redeem rich prizes — including USDT and Grab gift vouchers.This ev
Indonesia, as the fourth most populous country in the world, has a population of over 280 million, with a high proportion of young people aged 18-35, who are the main force in the gaming market. With the widespread popularity of mobile internet, over 70% of internet users access the network through
Malaysian police recently raided a high-rise commercial building in the center of Kuala Lumpur, dismantling a network gambling group catering specifically to Indonesian gamblers, arresting 13 people on the spot, including two Chinese citizens.According to the Malay Mail, the gang disguised their cri
The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs reported that 603,999 households currently receiving government aid have been flagged for suspected involvement in online gambling and will undergo further assessment in the third quarter.This data comes from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Ce
The Indonesian National Police announced the arrest of 22 individuals suspected of operating an online gambling syndicate. The illegal gambling platforms operated by the gang, "Akasia899" and "Tanjung899," had servers located in China and Cambodia, and illegally profited over 20 billion Indonesian R
Indonesian police recently dismantled a transnational online gambling syndicate linked to China and Cambodia, arresting 22 suspects across West Java Province. The group operated illegal gambling websites such as "Akasia899" and "Tanjung899," illegally profiting up to 20 billion Rupiah (approximately
Indonesian police recently launched a large-scale raid in four locations including Mawo in West Java, Wujiasai, Tanggerang in Banten, and Denpasar in Bali, successfully dismantling an international online gambling syndicate and arresting 22 suspects. The police noted that the gang was directly conne
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
