Qaplo (Jakarta) – The Indonesian National Police is continuing to expand its investigation into an international online gambling syndicate uncovered at Hayam Wuruk Plaza Tower. After arresting 321 individuals, investigators are now focusing on tracing financial flows, identifying sponsors, and examining the computer equipment used in the illegal operation. Wira Satya Triputra, Director of General Crimes at the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), stated that authorities will coordinate with several government agencies to investigate the source of funding as well as the individuals or entities that acted as guarantors or sponsors for the suspects. According to Wira, the investigation is not limited to financial transactions. Authorities are also examining the parties responsible for leasing the building and providing operational facilities for the 321 individuals involved in the online gambling network. In addition, forensic teams are conducting an in-depth analysis of the computers and other electronic devices seized from the site. The police hope this case will serve as a strong warning that Indonesia must not be used as a base of operations for international online gambling syndicates. The crackdown is part of the government's broader commitment to combating illegal online gambling activities across the country. Earlier, on Saturday (May 9), the Indonesian National Police arrested 321 individuals suspected of participating in the international gambling network. Of that total, 320 were foreign nationals, while one was an Indonesian citizen who is currently undergoing further legal processing by Bareskrim. The foreign nationals consisted of: 228 citizens of Vietnam 57 citizens of China 13 citizens of Myanmar 11 citizens of Laos 5 citizens of Thailand 3 citizens of Malaysia 3 citizens of Cambodia Meanwhile, the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of the Republic of Indonesia is also investigating the individuals or entities that served as sponsors or guarantors for the foreign nationals during their stay in Indonesia. Arief Eka Riyanto, Head of the Immigration Supervision Subdirectorate, said the examination aims to determine whether there were violations of immigration regulations or immigration-related criminal offenses. At present, the 320 foreign nationals are being temporarily housed at immigration detention centers in West Jakarta and Kuningan while awaiting further legal proceedings and continued coordination with the police.
