The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) has frozen over 5,000 accounts related to online gambling. The total transactions recorded in these accounts exceed 600 billion Indonesian Rupiah.
This measure is part of the national Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Movement (Gernas APU/PPT), aimed at combating illegal financial activities and reducing the social harm caused by online gambling.
PPATK is working with financial institutions, law enforcement, various ministries, and the public to develop a financial system that can withstand illegal transactions. Gernas APU/PPT aims to limit the scope of financial crimes and maintain national financial integrity.
PPATK urges financial service providers to remain vigilant and report suspicious transactions.
PPATK head Ivan Yustiavandana stated: "The enforcement procedures that have been and will be implemented are intended to protect the public from harms caused by reliance on online gambling leading to online loan slavery (pinjol), drugs, fraud, prostitution, and family disruption."
"Behind the fight against judo addiction, in fact, the police and related agencies are saving the future of the Indonesian nation."
He noted that judo addiction often leads to other criminal activities, as individuals may commit crimes to support their continued use.
The Indonesian Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption Agency (PPATK) implements account freezing measures as part of its duties to monitor and analyze Indonesian financial transactions. The agency will continue to coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies to support ongoing investigations.
