Casino
July 17, 2026
Indonesia Blocked 3.7M Gambling Websites Since 2024, More to Come
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital has revealed further data on how far its blocking measures have gone against the illegal gambling market. Indonesia Has Spent 2 Years Blocking Sites – The Tally is 3.7 Million Since October 2024, the ministry has been able to block 3.7 million online gambling websites, including affiliates, sportsbooks, and […]
Casino
May 11, 2026
Indonesia Arrests 321 People Over Illegal Online Gambling
A large-scale operation against illegal gambling in Indonesia has yielded strong results, with 321 people arrested, police reported on Saturday, May 9. The arrests targeted a criminal group that operated online casinos and sports betting websites, with the country having a zero-tolerance policy on illegal gambling. Last September, the country also removed millions of digital […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Indonesia Makes Headway Towards A Future Free of Online Gambling
In Indonesia, over 27,000 bank accounts have been suspended due to Indonesia’s crackdown on online gambling. The crackdown has been spearheaded by Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK). Dian Ediana Rae, the OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, noted that the number of accounts that had been linked with illegal activities last month had been over […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
Indonesia Removes 2.1M Illegal Online Gambling Items
Indonesia’s war on illegal gambling has continued with the removal of millions of online gambling-related pieces of digital media. The government emphasized that this action sought to shield the public rather than to limit freedom of expression. Indonesia Removed Millions of Pieces of Negative Content The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) announced […]
Casino
August 28, 2025
Indonesia Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, Seizes $9.5M
Indonesia has seized $9.5 million worth of funds tied to illegal gambling operations, with authorities going after 811 separate bank accounts in what is one of the biggest operations conducted by authorities. Millions Seized from Gambling-Linked Accounts in Indonesia The latest move was launched by the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency and targeted accounts and […]
Casino
July 9, 2025
Indonesia Blocks 17K Bank Accounts Over Illegal Gambling
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has gone after bank accounts that it suspects are tied to illegal online gambling. Indonesia is one of the most heavily regulated countries when it comes to gambling, with nearly all activities outlawed and most politicians showing a clear hard stance on the activity. Bank Accounts Blocked Over Illegal Gambling […]
Legal
December 9, 2024
Indonesia Arrests Man Suspected of Laundering Illegal Gambling Proceeds
A Chinese national believed to be a part of an illegal gambling syndicate has been arrested in Indonesia. The man, who’s been sought by the Chinese authorities for some time, is also believed to have laundered millions of dollars from the illegal operation. Criminal with Ties to Illegal Gambling Has Been Arrested Beijing had issued […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
Indonesia Pushes for Teen Rehabilitation from Online Gambling
The fight against illegal gambling is intensifying in countries across Asia. With many prohibiting land-based and online gambling activities, illegal offering is a constant threat that results in losses and even affects children. Only recently, thousands of bank accounts, suspected of links to iGaming activities were suspected in Indonesia. Now, the country’s Youth and Sports […]
Industry
November 25, 2024
Thousands of Bank Accounts Linked to iGaming Blocked In Indonesia
Indonesia, similar to other countries in Asia, is taking proactive measures against gambling activities. Since gambling, both online and via retail outlets is prohibited, the country constantly fights the illegal gambling sector. In the fight against unlawful gambling, Indonesia has taken a tough stance with the help of financial institutions, including banks and other providers […]
Legal
November 5, 2024
Indonesia Suspends 11 Officials Who Facilitated Online Gambling
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital has suspended 11 employees who were suspected of involvement in illegal online gambling activities. Authorities believe that the workers in question might have facilitated criminal gambling in the country. Gambling Crime Is a Serious Violation in Indonesia According to the ministry’s official announcement, the 11 employees were arrested […]