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Indonesian police freeze IDR255.75bn linked to 132 online casino sites

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Indonesia’s national police Cybercrime Directorate said it froze transactions worth IDR255.75bn linked to 132 online casino sites after receiving 51 analysis reports from PPATK. Police said the transactions were traced to 5,961 bank accounts, with investigations continuing into further accounts and courts to determine whether the funds came from online casino activity.

The freezes and ongoing investigations affect financial channels allegedly used by online casino operators and customers in Indonesia.

Earlier fines and penalties by PPATK and Indonesian National Police

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedIDR 155,000,000,000,000OJK orders banks to block more than 30,000 illegal gambling accounts in IndonesiaNot stated
Not namedUSD 3,500,000Indonesian police investigate 21 illegal gambling sites and payment networkNot stated
Not namedIDR 155,000,000,000,000Indonesia reports 57% fall in online betting spending during 2025Not stated
Not namedNot statedTemanggung removes 899 residents from welfare benefits over gambling indicatorsNot stated

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