Foreign Online Gambling Network in Bali Exposed, 35 Suspects Handed Over to Prosecutors
This step represents a continuation in the enforcement process against one of the online gambling networks operating covertly in Bali. Previously, the perpetrators were secured during raids on two villas in the Canggu and Munggu areas, locations used as control centres for illegal digital-based activities.
Director of Cyber Crime Investigation of Bali Provincial Police, Commissioner Aszhari Kurniawan, emphasised that the handover was carried out after a comprehensive investigation based on digital evidence and witness statements.
“All investigation stages have been conducted professionally and in accordance with procedures. The case file has been declared complete by the Prosecutor’s Office, and today the suspects along with evidence have been handed over to the Prosecutor’s Office for further legal proceedings,” he stated in a written release on Wednesday (29/4/2026).
Investigators from the Cyber Crime Directorate successfully uncovered the structured roles of the suspects, ranging from system operators, account managers, to financial transaction controllers connected to an international network. The evidence handed over further strengthens the case construction, including computers, servers, mobile phones, as well as various digital data showing systematic and massive online gambling activities.
The suspects are charged under Article 426 paragraph (1) letters a and c of Law Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Law Number 1 of 2026 on Penalty Adjustments. The application of these latest regulations reflects law enforcement’s adaptation to the dynamics of modern crime.
Although the second-stage handover has been completed, Bali Provincial Police assure that case development continues. Police are still tracing possible wider networks, including fund flows and intellectual actors behind the operation.
This case serves as a reminder of the cybercrime threats amid Bali’s tourism vibrancy. Authorities also reaffirm their commitment to maintaining security, both physically and in the digital space.