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Indonesia Social Affairs Ministry Probes 1,900 Employees Over Online Gambling Suspicions

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf revealed that 1,900 Social Affairs Ministry employees are suspected of involvement in online gambling.
  • Out of this number, 42 employees have been identified with a specific status related to their involvement.
  • The ministry is taking action against these employees, signaling a crackdown on illicit activities within the government workforce.

A significant number of employees within Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs are reportedly involved in online gambling, according to Minister Saifullah Yusuf. He disclosed that approximately 1,900 staff members are suspected of participating in online betting activities.

Minister Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, stated that among the 1,900 individuals, 42 have been specifically identified with a certain status related to their engagement in online gambling. The ministry is reportedly taking measures to address this issue, indicating a move to purge illicit activities from its ranks.

1,900 employees of the Ministry of Social Affairs are indicated to be involved in online gambling.

— Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul)The Minister of Social Affairs reveals the scale of suspected online gambling involvement among his staff.

This revelation points to a potential problem of illegal gambling extending into government institutions, raising concerns about the integrity and conduct of public officials. The ministry's response is expected to involve disciplinary actions against those found guilty.

Of that number, 42 people have a status...

— Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul)The Minister specifies the number of employees with a confirmed status related to online gambling.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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