Over 300 foreign nationals arrested in Indonesian online gambling raid
Indonesian police arrested 321 foreigners in a raid on an online gambling hub in Jakarta.Summary
Indonesian police arrested 321 foreign nationals in a raid on an alleged online gambling operation in Jakarta, identifying the site as a hub for over 70 websites targeting players outside Indonesia. The suspects, primarily from Vietnam (228), China (57), and other Southeast Asian nations, were arrested while working in roles such as customer service and telemarketing. Authorities seized cash, computers, and passports, and noted that many suspects had overstayed their visas. The operation, estimated to have run for two months, was part of a broader crackdown on illegal digital betting networks. This raid follows recent arrests in Surabaya, Bali, and Batam involving similar transnational crime operations, highlighting a shift in gambling syndicates relocating from countries like Myanmar and Cambodia. The suspects face up to nine years in prison and a fine of 2 billion rupiah.
(Source：The Associated Press)