South Jakarta court sentences online gambling racket defendant to 10 years
A South Jakarta District Court sentenced Rajo Emirsyah to 10 years in prison for money-laundering-related offences in an online gambling protection racket, according to reports. The court also ordered him to pay a fine of 1bn rupiah, with three additional months in prison if he does not pay. Prosecutors had sought a 15-year sentence.
The sentence signals criminal enforcement against alleged assistance to illegal online gambling operators.