Police Obtain Data on Online Gambling Sponsors in West Jakarta

Indonesian law enforcement has made significant strides in dismantling a major online gambling operation based in West Jakarta. The National Police's Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim) announced they have obtained crucial data identifying the sponsors behind 75 online gambling websites. These illicit operations were reportedly run from the Hayam Wuruk Plaza Tower, a location that has now become the focal point of a large-scale crackdown.

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Regarding the sponsors, we have currently obtained the data. We will need further development for the next process.

The operation led to the arrest of 321 foreign nationals, predominantly from Vietnam, who were allegedly working as operators for these gambling sites. The individuals, who hail from various Asian countries including China, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, were found working on the 20th and 21st floors of the building. Police confirmed that many of these foreign workers were aware of their involvement in online gambling activities upon arriving in Indonesia.

Authorities have seized substantial evidence, including cash amounting to approximately Rp 1.9 billion, passports, mobile phones, laptops, and computers. The investigation is ongoing, with police examining the building's ownership and management, as well as the identities of the tenants. The servers for these online gambling sites are believed to be located overseas, and the primary target audience appears to be foreign nationals, according to marketing records.

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Some of them knew their purpose here was to work in online gambling.

This crackdown underscores Indonesia's commitment to combating transnational crime and maintaining the integrity of its legal framework. The police are determined to prosecute the arrested individuals in Indonesia, as stated by Brigjen Untung Widyatmoko of the National Central Bureau Interpol Indonesia. The goal is to ensure that Indonesia is not perceived as a safe haven for criminals, sending a strong message that those involved in such activities will face justice within the country's borders. The suspects are being charged under various articles of the Indonesian Criminal Code and related laws, with 275 individuals already named as suspects.

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Of course, we do not want the perpetrators to return to their home countries without punishment.