Bid TIK Polda Kepri – Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police (INP)’s Online Gambling Eradication Task Force has been targeting major players in online gambling by following financial trails and seizing assets.
“We’re tracing the flow of funds—where the money goes and where it stops. This will lead us to the masterminds,” said INP Head of Criminal Investigation Agency Commissioner General Wau Widada during a press conference on Thursday (21/11/2024), as reported by antaranews.com.
The operation begian with investigating gambling website operators.
“These platforms use accounts for deposits and withdrawals. Funds often move between accounts, but by tracking these movements, we can pinpoint the key players,” Chief Wau explained.
Authorities are also invoking anti-money laundering laws to confiscate assets tied to these operations.
Chief Wau noted the critical role of partnerships with the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), Financial Services Authority (OJK), and banking institutions in tracking illicit financial activities.
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan revealed the network structure, from financiers and website operators to protectors.
Since 4 November 2024, the task force has uncovered 619 cases, arrested 734 suspects, and seized Rp89.7 billion in assets linked to gambling networks.
