Indonesian police detain more than 300 in Jakarta illegal gambling operation
Indonesian police detained more than 300 foreign nationals in Jakarta over suspected involvement in an online gambling network, the police director of general crimes said. Authorities estimate the group ran more than 70 betting platforms; more than 270 people have been formally charged with illegal gambling, money laundering and immigration offences.
The charges and arrests show enforcement action against a large network of illegal online betting platforms in Indonesia.