Police Bust International Online Gambling Ring Run by Chinese National
The Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) dismantled an international online gambling network, arresting seven suspects, including a Chinese national. The operation, initiated in October 2024, targeted the SLOT 82-78 website, which had approximately 85,000 Indonesian users. The site, with servers based overseas, allowed users to deposit as little as Rp 10,000 without requiring personal information. Promoted via social media platforms like Telegram, the network generated billions of rupiah. Authorities seized assets valued at Rp 70.1 billion, including cash, vehicles, mobile phones, and a laptop used in the operation. The funds were funneled through various companies managed by the suspects. Additionally, the Jakarta Metro Police raided an online gambling office in Bekasi, West Java, uncovering involvement from employees of the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry who allegedly facilitated these gambling activities.
