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,
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
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
