Polri to Release Details of Online Gambling and International Scam Case in Hayam Wuruk This Afternoon

This afternoon at the crime scene, along with the Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation, the details will be released,” stated Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Anggoro, Head of Public Information at the Polri Public Relations Division, in his statement on Saturday (9/5/2026). According to information obtained by detikcom on Saturday (9/5/2026), hundreds of foreign nationals were secured during the raid. They hailed from Thailand, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, Korea, and Malaysia. These foreign nationals are suspected to be part of an international syndicate network operating online gambling sites and online scams from that office building. Two floors of the building were rented by the perpetrators. In the effort, officers also seized several pieces of evidence, including computers, laptops, a safe, and the online gambling website itself. The crime scene is guarded by Brimob. It is known that Brimob personnel were deployed since Friday (8/5) late at night. Observations by detikcom this Saturday morning at 08.00 WIB showed dozens of Brimob members still lined up in front of the building. They were on alert facing the entrance of a glass-fronted building. The Head of Public Relations for Polda Metro Jaya, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, confirmed the presence of Brimob personnel at the raid location. The involvement of fully armed personnel aims to anticipate potential security disturbances given the scale of the operation targeting a cross-border syndicate network. “Correct, Brimob Unit personnel from Polda Metro Jaya were deployed to the location to provide area security support. This is done to ensure the smooth progress of fellow investigators in the field in collecting evidence and securing the suspected perpetrators,” stated Commissioner Budi Hermanto in his statement on Saturday (9/5). The operation conducted in 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 delving deeper into the secured individuals and seizing evidence in the form of electronic devices suspected to be used for online gambling operations. He added that Polri, particularly Polda Metro Jaya, is committed to eradicating all forms of gambling practices that disturb the public. We urge the public to remain vigilant against the dangers of online gambling that can damage economic and social foundations. Immediately report to the authorities through the 110 service if suspicious activities are found in the surrounding environment to create a safe and orderly public security and order situation.