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Police bust international online gambling ring in Jakarta, 321 foreigners arrested
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Police bust international online gambling ring in Jakarta, 321 foreigners arrested

From CNN Indonesia · (1h ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Police raided an office in Hayam Wuruk, West Jakarta, linked to an international online gambling syndicate.
  • The operation resulted in the arrest of 321 foreign nationals, primarily from Southeast Asia.
  • Authorities seized approximately Rp1.9 billion in cash and various electronic devices, with the syndicate operating for two months.

Indonesian authorities have successfully dismantled a significant international online gambling operation based in Jakarta, apprehending 321 foreign nationals. This swift action, a continuation of previous efforts in Batam, demonstrates the National Police's commitment to combating cross-border criminal activities that exploit our nation's infrastructure.

Dari para pelaku yang berhasil kita amankan, jumlahnya mencapai 321 orang.

โ€” Brigjen Wira Satya TriputraDirtipidum Bareskrim Polri, Brigjen Wira Satya Triputra, stated the number of individuals apprehended during the raid.

The syndicate, which had been operating from a Jakarta office for two months, utilized tourist visas to mask their illicit activities. The seizure of substantial cash and electronic equipment, alongside the arrest of individuals from China, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, highlights the transnational nature of these operations. This is not merely a local issue but a challenge to regional security and economic integrity.

Para pelaku kami tangkap dalam keadaan tertangkap tangan, dalam arti para pelaku sedang melakukan operasional ataupun kegiatan daripada judi online.

โ€” Brigjen Wira Satya TriputraBrigjen Wira Satya Triputra explained that the suspects were caught in the act of operating the online gambling activities.

This successful raid, involving the Directorate of General Crimes and NCB Interpol, sends a clear message that Indonesia will not be a haven for illegal gambling. The Directorate of General Crimes, Bareskrim Polri, has emphasized the ongoing investigation and the application of relevant laws, ensuring that those involved face justice. The operation underscores the importance of international cooperation in tackling sophisticated criminal networks that prey on vulnerable populations and undermine legal economies.

Uang rupiah ini diperkirakan sekitar kalau tidak salah, 1,9 sekian miliar yang ada. Kemudian pecahan uang, ada uang Vietnam 53.820.000, kemudian pecahan dolar itu sebanyak 10.210.

โ€” Brigjen Wira Satya TriputraBrigjen Wira Satya Triputra detailed the amount of cash seized, including Indonesian Rupiah, Vietnamese Dong, and US Dollars.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.