PPATK Requests Additional Budget to Combat Online Gambling
The Indonesian Financial Intelligence Unit (PPATK) has requested an additional budget of Rp516.4 billion for 2027. This budget increase is intended to strengthen the eradication of online gambling, money laundering (TPPU), and various other financial crimes.
The request for additional funding was presented during a working meeting with Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) at the DPR Complex on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. “The proposed additional budget for the 2027 fiscal year of Rp516.4 billion should ideally be met during the budget ceiling determination stage in July 2026,” stated PPATK Head Ivan Yustiavandana during the meeting.
During the meeting, PPATK noted that its agency’s total budget requirement for 2027 reaches Rp769.8 billion. However, based on a joint letter from Bappenas and the Minister of Finance dated 7 May 2026, the indicative ceiling received by PPATK is only Rp253.3 billion.
The additional budget will be allocated to several programmes, including the National Priority Work Programme (PKPN) under the 2027 Government Work Plan (RKP), specifically for the analysis and inspection of the narcotics and gambling sectors, amounting to Rp660 million.
Furthermore, the additional funds will cover office operational costs of Rp292.7 billion, information technology maintenance of Rp19.3 billion, salaries and allowances of Rp206 billion, and office maintenance and operations of Rp26.7 billion.
PPATK explained that the extra budget is necessary to support the implementation of the national strategy for preventing and eradicating money laundering and terrorism financing. It will also strengthen the handling of financial transactions related to online gambling, narcotics, corruption, and tax crimes.
In its 2027 work plan, PPATK has identified the optimisation of financial intelligence products as a flagship programme. This programme is designed to support state revenue, prevent and eradicate the illicit drug trade, and combat online gambling, which has become a major government concern in recent years.
Additionally, PPATK has established three flagship programmes aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s readiness for the Mutual Evaluation Review (MER) in 2029–2030. First, the optimisation of financial intelligence products to contribute to state revenue through the prevention and eradication of narcotics abuse and the fight against online gambling. Second, the implementation of the roadmap for Indonesia’s MER preparation for 2029–2030 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Lastly, efforts to support the development of a digital ecosystem based on search applications and artificial intelligence to enhance financial transaction analysis capabilities.
PPATK also holds a mandate to execute several national priority programmes, including international cooperation within FATF membership, the implementation of the national strategy against money laundering and terrorism financing, and the analysis and inspection of transactions within the corruption, narcotics, gambling, and taxation sectors.
According to PPATK, the proposed additional budget will be used to strengthen transaction analysis and inspections, manage reporting data, oversee reporter compliance, and facilitate domestic and international cooperation regarding money laundering, terrorism financing, and tax crimes. It will also fund the formulation of AML/CFT strategies and policies, IT management, legal and regulatory frameworks, and anti-money laundering education and training.