The Indonesian National Police recently held a press conference, announcing that they have identified three key suspects involved in operating the illegal online gambling platform "Hiwin Care," and have listed them as national wanted persons (DPO). This includes two Chinese nationals and one Indonesian citizen.
The police reported that the two Chinese suspects are responsible for maintaining the payment system and operational funds account of the platform, controlling the core financial lifeline of the gambling platform; while the Indonesian suspect is responsible for recruiting local partner companies and providing bank accounts to assist in money laundering and the circulation of operational funds.
Currently, the Indonesian police have successfully arrested four suspects related to the case, including a corporate director who specifically handles the inflow and outflow of funds on the platform, providing technical and channel support for the illegal gambling network.
In the latest action, the police also arrested a Chinese national in Jakarta, believed to be one of the main operators of the platform. During the arrest, law enforcement seized more than 146 million Indonesian Rupiah in related funds, equivalent to approximately 670,000 Chinese Yuan.
According to the Indonesian police, the suspects may face multiple charges including cybercrime, money laundering, and illegal gambling operations. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison.
The police stated that the case is still under further investigation, with law enforcement units expanding their search for the flow of funds, the network of involved companies, and potential transnational criminal relationships. The police also urge the public to be vigilant, stay away from illegal gambling platforms, and avoid becoming victims or unwittingly involved in criminal activities.
This case once again exposes the phenomenon of international gambling groups using transnational networks to penetrate Southeast Asia. The Indonesian police emphasize that they will continue to cooperate with international law enforcement agencies to vigorously combat all forms of online gambling crime.
