OJK: 33,252 Accounts Suspected of Online Gambling Blocked

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is tightening supervision of the financial sector by blocking 33,252 bank accounts suspected of being linked to online gambling (judol) activities up to March 2026. This firm step is part of efforts to protect the integrity of the national financial system and curb the adverse impacts of online gambling on the public’s economy.

The Head of OJK’s Banking Supervision Executive, Dian Ediana Rae, explained that this blocking is a measure to eradicate online gambling, which has broad effects on the economy and financial sector.

“OJK has requested banks to conduct EDD or block 33,252 accounts suspected of online gambling,” said Dian during the March 2026 Monthly Commissioners’ Meeting Press Conference in Jakarta on Monday (4/4/2026).

In addition, OJK revoked the licences of six Rural Banks (BPR) from January to March 2026. The BPRs whose licences were revoked include PT BPR Koperindo Jaya in Central Jakarta and PT BPR Pembangunan Nagari in Agam Regency, West Sumatra.

Dian emphasised OJK’s coordination with the Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) in handling issues related to Rural Banks (BPR)/Islamic Rural Banks (BPRS) in accordance with Law No. 4 of 2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector (P2SK Law). “To consistently uphold the integrity of the financial system, OJK requires support from the Financial System Stability Coordination Forum (KSSK), the government, the House of Representatives, law enforcement, and other relevant parties,” she stated.

OJK recorded banking credit disbursement growth of 9.37% year-on-year (yoy) to Rp8,559 trillion in February 2026. Investment credit recorded the highest growth at 20.72% (yoy).

On the other hand, Third-Party Funds (DPK) grew 13.18% (yoy) to Rp10,102 trillion, with details of current accounts at 18.56%, deposits at 13%, and savings at 8.12% (yoy).

Banking industry liquidity remains adequate, reflected in the AL/NCD and AL/DPK ratios of 121.29% and 27.4%, respectively, far above the 50% and 10% thresholds. This indicates that banking stability remains maintained despite tightened supervision.