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Foreign Nationals in Online Gambling

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Indonesian police have dismantled an international online gambling syndicate involving 321 foreign nationals, many of whom used pre-investment visas. The syndicate allegedly collected trillions of rupiah in deposits over two months, and 15 companies are under investigation for sponsoring the foreign workers.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia/Indonesian

Majority of Foreign Nationals in Online Gambling Ring Used Pre-Investment Visas

Indonesian immigration authorities have identified 321 foreign nationals implicated in online gambling syndicates operating from the Hayam Wuruk Tower in West Jakarta. A significant portion of these individuals were found to be using pre-investment visas, a category usually reserved for foreigners exploring business opportunities before committing capital to Indonesia. Director of Supervision and โ€ฆ

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