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        "id": 1926627,
        "msgid": "handcuffed-9-batam-casino-gambling-suspects-arrive-at-bareskrim-1787050427",
        "date": "2026-08-18 16:34:31",
        "title": "Handcuffed, 9 Batam Casino Gambling Suspects Arrive at Bareskrim",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Nine suspects in a casino gambling case at Nine Stage Lounge and Bar in Batam have been transferred to the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) in Jakarta for further examination. The suspects, seven men and two women, were among 197 people detained during a raid on 15 August. Police seized Rp 7.79 billion in cash and identified various roles including an owner, managers, cashiers, dealers and players, ten of whom were foreign nationals.",
        "content": "<p>The Mobile Investigation Unit (Satresmob) of the National Police\nCriminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) brought nine suspects in\na casino gambling case at Nine Stage Lounge and Bar in Batam, Riau\nIslands, to Jakarta. The nine suspects will undergo further examination\nat National Police Headquarters.<\/p>\n<p>detikcom observed at Bareskrim Polri, South Jakarta, on Tuesday\n(18\/8\/2026), that the suspects arrived at 15.33 WIB. With their hands\nhandcuffed, the perpetrators were escorted by officers into the\nBareskrim building.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is correct, nine suspects along with evidence in the Batam\ncasino case were brought to Bareskrim for in-depth examination. They\nconsist of seven male suspects and two females,\u201d said Head of Satresmob\nBareskrim Polri, Senior Commissioner Arsya Khadafi, to reporters.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the suspects, investigators appeared to be carrying\nseveral suitcases and a medium-sized package. However, there was no\ninformation yet regarding the contents of the suitcases.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt will be conveyed in full during the press release,\u201d said\nArsya.<\/p>\n<p>Bareskrim Polri raided casino gambling activities at Nine Stage\nLounge and Bar located at Ruko Nagoya Indah Block B2 Number 9, Batu\nSelicin, Batam. In the operation, a total of 197 people were\ndetained.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Chief of Bareskrim Polri, Inspector General Nunung Syaifuddin,\nsaid the raid was carried out on Saturday (15\/8) at around 21.30 WIB.\nThe operation was conducted after police carried out an investigation\nfor approximately 2 to 3 months.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis action originated not only from public information, but also\nfrom information from my colleagues in Batam and from the media. We then\ntook a step to raid or take action against casino-type gambling\nactivities,\u201d said Nunung at Barelang Police Station on Sunday\n(16\/8).<\/p>\n<p>Of the total 197 people detained during the raid, police identified\nvarious roles, from owners to players. They consisted of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>1 owner with the initial A<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>2 managers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>5 cashiers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>1 supervisor<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>25 chip exchangers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>65 dealers or croupiers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>2 marketing staff<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>96 players<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of the 96 players arrested, 10 were foreign nationals. \u201cThe details\nare seven Chinese nationals, two Singaporean nationals, and one\nMalaysian national. The other 86 were Indonesian citizens,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n<p>In the raid, police also seized evidence of cash in a fantastic\namount. The total money secured reached Rp 7.79 billion.<\/p>\n<p>The money was found at several locations, including three safes\ncontaining Rp 7 billion, cash from chip exchange activities amounting to\nRp 500 million, and other cash totalling Rp 297.2 million.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/handcuffed-9-batam-casino-gambling-suspects-arrive-at-bareskrim-1787050427",
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