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PPATK reports post-Eid rise in suspicious online gambling transactions

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Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) reported a sharp rise in suspicious online gambling transactions during and after Eid in March 2026, according to the report. The agency said late-March activity was above January and February levels, but had not disclosed the increase and planned to release figures in April. PPATK chief Ivan Yustiavandana said deposits typically rise after the holiday.

Banks and monitoring authorities may face increased suspicious gambling-related transaction activity after Eid.

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PPATK identifies Greater Jakarta as a major illegal online gambling hub

Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) said Greater Jakarta is one of the country’s largest clusters of online gambling activity, based on 2025 data. The agency reported more than 103,000 gamblers in Bogor Regency, whose deposits totalled IDR 414.4 billion, and more than 171,000 in East and West Jakarta, with combined deposits of IDR 600.6 billion.

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