Indonesian authorities have arrested 22 individuals connected to an online gambling ring with servers based in China and Cambodia. This arrest was part of a crackdown in Indonesia, according to ANTARA News. The illegal operation ran gambling platforms Akasia899 and Tanjung899. These were dismantled in coordinated police raids on June 13 across Tangerang, Bogor, and Bekasi.
Massive Profits and Daily Operations
The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Directorate in Indonesia revealed key suspects. These included a financial administrator and three marketing/server operators. They earned between Rp 15 billion and Rp 20 billion over just 10 months. Operators received monthly wages of Rp 7 million to Rp 10 million.
To promote their gambling sites, the syndicate abused local SIM cards in Indonesia to create hundreds of WhatsApp accounts daily. They spammed users with false promises of easy winnings.
Cryptocurrency Laundering and Seized Evidence
Authorities confirmed that the group laundered gambling proceeds by converting them into cryptocurrency. This was disguised as payments for fake goods in Indonesia.
During the raids, police confiscated:
- 354 mobile phones
- 23 computers
- 18 ATM cards
- 2,648 SIM cards
- A vehicle and modem
Heavy Penalties Ahead
The suspects now face multiple charges under electronic transaction and money laundering laws in Indonesia. If convicted, they could receive prison terms of 6 to 15 years and fines up to Rp 1 billion.
