Jakarta Emerges as Illegal Gambling Hub in Indonesia
Jakarta and the surrounding metropolitan area have become the de facto center of Indonesia’s illegal gambling industry, according to the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK).
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Illegal Soccer Gambling Surges in Indonesia Amid World Cup Betting
Indonesian authorities are ready to respond to a rise in illegal soccer betting games over the weekend as World Cup betting fever sweeps the country.
Indonesian Company Manager Embezzles $3.1M for Online Gambling
An Indonesian company manager fabricated a violent robbery report in a bid to hide the fact he stole over $3.1 million from his employer to gamble online, police in Dairi Regency claim.
Indonesia to Halt Thousands More Welfare Payments as Casino Crackdown
The Indonesian government could pull the plug on welfare payments to another 11,000 families nationwide, officials say.
Spain and Indonesia Declare Prediction Markets as Unlicensed Gambling
Spain and Indonesia have declared prediction markets as gambling, banning leading platforms from operating in the countries.
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Access Due to President's Tenure Bet
Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket as authorities expand enforcement against online betting, after a prediction market wager on the possible early end of President Prabowo Subianto’s term circulated widely on social media.
Indonesian Elementary School Kids Exposed to Online Gambling
Indonesian elementary school children are being bombarded with online gambling, the government has warned.
Indonesia Utilizes AI to Block Online Gambling Sites
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital is using artificial intelligence-based monitoring systems in its fight against online gambling websites, with around 3.2 million such pages blocked to date.
Indonesian Police Warn of Online Gambling Surge Ahead of Soccer World
The soccer World Cup will trigger an “explosion” of online gambling in Indonesia, police in the country have warned.
Indonesia Freezes 33,000+ Bank Accounts in Online Casino Crackdown
The government of Indonesia has frozen a total of 33,252 bank accounts after detecting that their owners gambled on online casino platforms.
Indonesia arrests 321 foreigners for illegal online gambling
Indonesian authorities arrested 321 foreign nationals during a raid on an alleged online gambling operation in West Jakarta, in what police described as one of the country’s largest actions against illegal digital betting networks.
Indonesia Arrests 321 People Over Illegal Online Gambling
A large-scale operation against illegal gambling in Indonesia has yielded strong results, with 321 people arrested, police reported on Saturday, May 9.