Busting International Syndicate, Polri: Don't Let Indonesia Become a Haven for Online Gambling
Director of General Criminal Acts (Dirtipidum) at Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General Police Wira Satya Triputra, stated that this arrest demonstrates commitment to eradicating online gambling in Indonesia. He noted that the spread of online gambling is highly detrimental to society and the national economy.
“We from the Indonesian National Police are committed to eradicating the criminal act of gambling, whether online or conventional, because this is highly detrimental to society and can harm the national economy,” said Wira during a press conference to journalists in Jakarta on Sunday (10/5/2026).
He also warned against allowing Indonesia to become a haven for online gambling. Polri is committed to stamping out such violations.
“Furthermore, equally important, with this disclosure, it is hoped that Indonesia does not become a place for online gambling dens. This is our commitment,” he stated.
On that occasion, Polri will also coordinate across sectors to track down the perpetrators. Bareskrim will investigate connections to sponsors as well as parties providing facilities and infrastructure to the perpetrators.
As known, 321 people were arrested in the raid on the online gambling headquarters on Jalan Hayam Wuruk, West Jakarta. The foreign nationals came from various countries.
Brigadier General Wira revealed that the foreign nationals were caught red-handed while operating the online gambling site on Thursday (7/5).
“The perpetrators were caught red-handed, meaning they were carrying out operations or activities related to online gambling. From the perpetrators we secured, the number reached 321 people,” said Wira to journalists at the location on Saturday (9/5).
Wira also revealed that the foreign nationals entered Indonesia using tourist visas or permits. He stated that the visas of these foreign nationals had expired.
The following are the nationalities of these foreign nationals:
Vietnam: 228 people
China: 57 people
Myanmar: 13 people
Laos: 11 people
Thailand: 5 people
Malaysia: 3 people
Cambodia: 3 people