Metro Police State Office Siege in Hayam Wuruk Linked to Online Gambling

Brimob units from Metro Jaya Police were deployed to provide security during a law enforcement operation targeting an international online gambling network located in the Hayam Wuruk area, West Jakarta. This step represents inter-unit police synergy to ensure the enforcement process runs safely and conducively. The Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Police, Senior Commissioner Pol. Budi Hermanto, confirmed the presence of Brimob personnel at the raid site. The involvement of fully armed personnel is intended to anticipate potential security disruptions, given the scale of the operation targeting a cross-border syndicate network. “Indeed, Brimob Unit personnel from Metro Jaya Police were deployed to the location to provide area security support. This is done to guarantee the smooth operation of fellow investigators in the field in gathering evidence and securing the suspected perpetrators,” said Senior Commissioner Pol. Budi Hermanto in his statement on Saturday (9/5). The operation conducted at one of the buildings in the Hayam Wuruk area successfully identified online gambling activities connected to an international network. Currently, the investigation team is still conducting in-depth probes on several secured individuals and has seized evidence in the form of electronic devices suspected to be used for online gambling operations. The police have not yet detailed the number of suspects or the specific roles of each party because the examination process is still ongoing intensively. Comprehensive information regarding the chronology and results of the disclosure will be officially announced in the near future. “We ask the public to be patient. Currently, the team is still working technically to dissect this network to its roots. A complete release regarding this case disclosure will be issued soon after the initial investigation process is deemed sufficient,” added Senior Commissioner Pol. Budi Hermanto. Metro Jaya Police remains committed to eradicating all forms of gambling practices that disturb the public. We urge citizens to remain vigilant against the dangers of online gambling, which can damage the fabric of the economy and society. Immediately report to the authorities via the 110 service if suspicious activities are found in the surrounding environment to create a safe and orderly public security and order situation.