Luxury Batam Home Hides Online Gambling Syndicate with Rp 10 Billion Turnover

Police in Batam, Riau Islands, have dismantled an online gambling operation run from a luxury residence, uncovering a syndicate with a substantial monthly turnover. The bust occurred in the upscale Taman Golf Residence housing complex in Batam Kota.

Authorities arrested three suspects identified as HR, 43, HL, 35, and ET, 40. They are accused of managing online gambling websites from the Batam home. During the raid on May 21, police confiscated cash and funds in bank accounts totaling Rp 1,001,460,000 (approximately $61,500 USD).

According to police reports, the operation involved multiple gambling sites, including MPO999ONE.COM, MALLBETNEW.COM, and 1MPOMEGA.COM. The syndicate promoted these sites through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The investigation suggests the operation has been active for two years, since 2024, and that the raided house served as their second operational base after relocating twice to evade law enforcement.

Investigators seized various items, including 16 mobile phones, three tablets, laptops, computers, monitors, bank tokens, and passports. The suspects face charges under Indonesia's Information and Electronic Transactions Law and the Criminal Code, potentially leading to up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of Rp 10 billion.

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From the results of the disclosure, officers secured cash and funds in the holding account with a total of Rp 1,001,460,000.