Indonesia’s crackdown on illegal online gambling made a measurable impact in 2025, with total turnover falling 20% to Rp286.84 trillion (around $19 billion), down from Rp359.81 trillion in 2024. The figures come from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) and represent the first major decline since authorities intensified efforts across government agencies and private-sector partners.
Despite the decrease in turnover, participation remained high: 12.3 million people were involved in online gambling via bank transfers, e-wallets, and QRIS codes. PPATK also recorded 422.1 million transactions and Rp36.01 trillion in deposits, down from Rp51.3 trillion the previous year, signaling progress but highlighting that online gambling remains widespread.
Coordinated Enforcement Measures Reduce Flow of Funds
PPATK credited the decline to tighter enforcement and collaboration across financial institutions, digital platforms, and regulators. Between September 2023 and December 2025, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) ordered the freeze of over 30,000 accounts linked to gambling, reaching a total of 31,382 frozen accounts by early 2026. Banks now block accounts sharing the same national ID numbers and apply enhanced due diligence to stop networks from restarting operations.
Digital agencies also removed nearly 2.8 million online items linked to gambling from late 2023 through mid-2024, including 2.1 million high-risk listings. Combined with account freezes and content takedowns, these actions significantly curbed the flow of illicit funds.
Suspicious Activity Reporting Surges
PPATK received 42.7 million reports of suspicious transactions in 2025, a 25.5% increase over the previous year. Online gambling remained the top concern, with 47.5% of reports linked to fraud, 18.7% to other illicit schemes, and 5.7% to corruption. The data underscores both the scale of the issue and improved detection by banks and digital platforms.
Progress Toward FATF Compliance
At the PPATK Annual Reporting Meeting on January 28, Head Ivan Yustiavandana highlighted the 20% turnover drop as a milestone in public-private collaboration. The agency positioned Indonesia on a stronger footing ahead of the FATF Mutual Evaluation Review scheduled for 2029–2030, demonstrating that sustained pressure on financial flows is yielding results.
Emerging Challenges: QRIS and Cryptocurrency
PPATK noted that the growth of QRIS payments and increased cryptocurrency usage pose new tracking challenges. Regulators are adapting through account freezes, transaction monitoring, and content removal, ensuring that enforcement keeps pace with evolving payment methods.
Outlook: Enforcement Momentum Continues
While total transactions remain high and new payment methods complicate oversight, the drop in turnover and deposits shows that cross-sector enforcement is working. With continued collaboration and enhanced monitoring, Indonesia is making meaningful strides to curtail illegal online gambling, protect consumers, and strengthen financial integrity.
