Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) said it blocked more than 1,000 bank accounts after their owners used them to deposit funds with online casino sites. The regulator said it had blocked 33,252 accounts since starting the action in 2024 and had revoked six banks' business licences as part of the campaign.
Banks face continued account-blocking action as OJK targets accounts used for online casino deposits.
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Reportedly, Brazil's MJSP introduced an administrative procedure for forfeiting funds linked to unauthorised fixed-odds betting operators. Ordinance 1.287/2026 took effect following its signing on 2 September, covering more than R$1bn in blocked funds. Affected parties have 15 days to submit a defence and 10 days to appeal; transferring funds to federal ownership requires a judicial decision.
Brazil has blocked over 56,000 unauthorised betting websites during its federal enforcement campaign, citing SPA secretary Daniele Cardoso’s interview with SBT News. Cardoso said SPA also tracks companies handling illegal betting funds to pursue account closures and end payment relationships.
It was reported that Thailand’s digital ministry blocked more than 55,000 gambling-related web addresses in less than a month. The ministry said it acted under court directives during heightened World Cup enforcement.
São Paulo Civil Police launched Operation Ilusão Premiada on 22 July in an investigation into money laundering and illegal gambling, according to the report. The operation blocked more than 100 platforms and involved 11 search warrants in three cities; police also arrested a suspect wanted over a separate robbery-murder case.
Reportedly, Turkish authorities froze 6,314 bank accounts suspected of handling illegal betting flows during the World Cup final. Istanbul prosecutors coordinated the operation.