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Indonesia Online Gambling Ring

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Indonesian authorities have dismantled an international online gambling syndicate, arresting 291 suspects, including 287 foreign nationals. The ring allegedly collected Rp 13.9 trillion in deposits over two months. Police are investigating 15 companies suspected of sponsoring visas for the foreign nationals involved.

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

- Indonesian immigration authorities identified 321 foreign nationals involved in online gambling syndicates operating in Jakarta. - The majority of these individuals used pre-investment visas, typically for business exploration before investment, indicating a misuse of immigration permits. - Police have named 287 of the foreigners as suspects, primarily from China and Vietnam, who held various roโ€ฆ