Indonesia Police to Launch Anti-Gambling Task Force for World Cup

Indonesia's National Police are reviving a special task force to combat illegal gambling during the 2026 World Cup. Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo announced the initiative, emphasizing its role in ensuring the sporting event remains a healthy and fair competition for the public.

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So, of course, this task force will be revived, so on the one hand, we must ensure that the World Cup entertainment is not exploited by certain groups to commit violations.

Sigit stated that the task force's activation is a proactive measure to anticipate and prevent specific groups from misusing the World Cup's popularity for illegal activities. He stressed that the tournament should be a source of entertainment and unity, not a platform for law-breaking.

"The World Cup is a shared spectacle that prioritizes sportsmanship in sports. Of course, we should watch with full sportsmanship, so it's not tarnished by things that ultimately cause damage," Sigit said. He urged the public to enjoy the matches without engaging in any activities that violate legal regulations.

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The World Cup is a shared spectacle that prioritizes sportsmanship in sports. Of course, we should watch with full sportsmanship, so it's not tarnished by things that ultimately cause damage.

The police will focus on preventive measures and law enforcement against gambling-related offenses throughout the competition. The force hopes for public cooperation in avoiding gambling and maintaining a safe and conducive atmosphere during the World Cup.

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The spirit of sportsmanship, among others, is of course to prevent gambling violations, the rules for which are already clear, so violations must certainly be avoided.