Shocking confession of the online gambling QR sticker distributor in South Jakarta, paid Rp100,000 per sticker placement
Jakarta, VIVA - The suspect who pasted matrix-code stickers (QR) for online gambling in Petukangan Selatan, Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, says he was paid Rp100,000 per placement. ‘For the wage per barcode (data matrix) this is Rp100,000,’ said Pesanggrahan Police Chief, Police Commissioner Seala Syah Alam, on Thursday 5 March 2026.
The man, identified by the initials SH alias P (38), said the matrix-code sticker (data matrix) is a two-dimensional barcode, square or rectangular, consisting of black-and-white cell patterns designed to store alphanumeric data (up to 2,335 characters) in a very small space.
This code is highly durable, readable even if up to 30 percent damaged, and is commonly used to track components in industry, electronics, automotive and health sectors.
Seala said the suspect had been enticed with money by other suspects, namely F and A, who are also on the wanted list (DPO).
Their roles were SH as QR sticker distributor, F as sticker printer, and A who has a Judol account.
‘Because for suspect A, after our checks he is outside Java Island, in Kalimantan. Therefore we will continue the development with our commitment in line with the instruction of President Prabowo, that the top priority is to eradicate Judol,’ he said.
Moreover, according to the suspect’s confession, they had distributed more than 100 QR stickers across Jakarta. Investigations revealed that the QR stickers linked to the Judol site, suspected of simultaneously being a data privacy scam. Further probe showed the site connected to a private virtual network (VPN) from abroad.
Earlier, the police had successfully arrested P on Tuesday (17/2), with F and A on the DPO list. The seized items included three sheets of QR stickers, a pink short-sleeved T-shirt, a white basic-colour shoulder bag, a Honda Vario motorcycle, a Honda motorcycle key, a mobile phone, and a white cap.
The perpetrator could be charged under Article 426 paragraph 1 letter B of Law Number 1 of 2023 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP), namely anyone who without permission offers or provides the public with the opportunity to gamble or participate in a gambling enterprise.