Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has temporarily suspended welfare assistance for 1,494,652 beneficiary households after data matching identified suspected online gambling transactions linked to their accounts. The suspension follows a review of information provided by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), Indonesia’s financial intelligence agency. Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said authorities are investigating whether the flagged activity involved intentional misuse of government assistance. “There are 1.49 million beneficiary families flagged for online gambling based on PPATK data, and […]

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Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket as part of its wider enforcement campaign against online gambling, days after the prediction market drew attention for taking bets on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before the end of his term. The Communications and Digital Ministry said the platform had been classified as an online gambling service under Indonesian law. Gambling is illegal in the country, and officials have been increasing efforts to restrict offshore betting platforms that target Indonesian users. Alexander Sabar, […]

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Indonesia’s National Police have issued a nationwide warning ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cautioning that the tournament is likely to drive a significant increase in illegal online gambling activity. Authorities are preparing for what they describe as a demanding enforcement period, as the country anticipates heightened risks linked to digital betting and fraud. Enforcement Pressure Builds Ahead of Tournament The warning was delivered during a press conference in Jakarta, where officials highlighted the scale of expected activity during the […]

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Indonesia’s ongoing crackdown on online gambling has taken a significant step forward with the freezing of over 33,000 bank accounts linked to illicit betting activities. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) announced that it had blocked 33,252 accounts, a substantial increase from the previous total of 32,556. This action, which follows enhanced due diligence measures imposed on banks, is part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to combat the financial channels supporting illegal gambling, which has been identified as a major threat to the […]

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The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has taken decisive action to combat the growing issue of online gambling by removing a staggering 2.8 million pieces of harmful content from the internet in the past year. This action was part of a nationwide initiative running from October 20, 2024, to September 16, 2025, aimed at cleaning up the country’s digital space and addressing the threats posed by illegal gambling content. Indonesia’s Digital Space Faces Major Gambling Crackdown According to Alexander Sabar, the Director General […]

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The Indonesian government is intensifying its crackdown on online gambling, revealing that hundreds of thousands of social assistance recipients may be diverting funds to illegal betting activities. According to Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, 603,999 aid-receiving households have been flagged based on data from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK). Large-scale data cross-matching reveals suspected gambling The Ministry of Social Affairs cross-referenced more than 32 million records from the Family Hope Program (PKH) and Basic Food Assistance (Sembako) against transaction patterns identified by PPATK. […]

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An Indonesian district court has sentenced 20-year-old Indah Siska Sari to two and a half years in prison for promoting an illegal online gambling platform via her Instagram account. The verdict, issued on April 23, 2025, by the Medan District Court in North Sumatra, found her guilty under Article 45(3) of the 2024 Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law. University student imprisoned in Medan over online gambling endorsement: Presiding over the case, Judge Vera Yetti Magdalena declared, “The court hereby sentences the defendant, Indah Siska Sari, to […]

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The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry has reported a dramatic increase in the number of Indonesians moving to Cambodia, with many lured by the lucrative but illicit online gambling industry. The trend has raised concerns about online fraud and gambling scams, exacerbating Indonesia’s already critical gambling crisis. Surge in Indonesians seeking online gambling jobs abroad: During a recent press conference in Jakarta, Judha Nugraha, Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection, revealed that the number of Indonesians voluntarily registering with the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh surged by 638% […]

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In a significant crackdown on online gambling, Indonesia has ramped up its efforts to combat the pervasive issue across the nation. Juda Agung, Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, announced during a recent press briefing at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs that the central bank, in collaboration with various payment service providers, has intensified its monitoring and action against accounts linked to online gambling activities. Enhanced surveillance and account freezing: As ANTARA News reports, Agung commented: “Payment service providers, both banks and non-banks, must have fraud […]

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Under the directive of President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia has heightened its campaign against illegal online gambling, resulting in the arrests of influencers, artists, and students. These individuals were reportedly involved in promoting gambling websites through their social media platforms. Enforcement and public statements: During a recent cabinet plenary session held at the State Palace, President Subianto reiterated his commitment to eradicating gambling in the nation—a policy stance that aligns with the harsh measures implemented by his predecessor, Joko Widodo. The police action over the […]

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