2 days ago
5
November 21, 2024 | 07:09 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan stated that money turnover in online gambling in Indonesia has reached Rp900 trillion in 2024. He considered the situation as disturbing, worrying, and urgent.
According to his statement, the data was also confirmed by President Prabowo Subianto on several other occasions. "The turnover of online gambling in Indonesia has reached approximately Rp900 trillion in 2024," Budi Gunawan said during a press conference held at the Ministry of Digital Communication office on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
These figures indicate an increase in the amount of money circulating in online gambling activities in the country. The amount has increased to more than Rp600 trillion.
Earlier, the head of the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), Ivan Yustiavandana, stated that the turnover of funds from online gambling in the second semester of 2024 had reached Rp283 trillion. He mentioned this during a working meeting with the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
He noted that in the first semester of 2024, the turnover of funds from online gambling reached Rp174 trillion. This figure increased in the second semester of 2024 and reached Rp283 trillion.
Budi Gunawan said that the ministries and related institutions have so far cooperated with various parties, including the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the National Police (Polri), the Attorney General's Office, the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), Bank Indonesia (BI), the Financial Services Authority (OJK), and the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK). This collaboration is to follow up on the achievements of the Online Gambling Handling Desk and the Cyber Security and Data Protection Desk.
He further explained that there are currently an estimated 8.8 million online gambling players in Indonesia, with the majority coming from the lower middle-class economic group. Of the 8.8 million, 97,000 are members of the TNI-Polri, 1.9 million work in the private sector, and there are recorded 80,000 online gambling players under the age of 10.
Budi added that the estimated number of players is expected to increase over time unless massive efforts are made to eradicate online gambling. Therefore, they are committed to working with various stakeholders to combat online gambling activities with concrete steps.
Some of these steps include blocking online gambling sites that continue to flood various online platforms by the Communication and Digital Ministry and blocking the flow of funds through bank accounts suspected of being linked to online gambling activities, done by the central bank. The government is also carrying out campaigns and providing education to the public about the dangers of online gambling.
Novali Panji Nugroho contributed to the writing of this article.
Editor's Choice: Online Gambling Affects Over 960,000 Indonesian Students: Minister
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Religious Affairs Minister Highlights Online Gambling as Divorce Triggers
1 jam lalu
The divorce rate among married couples has increased, fueled by factors such as the proliferation of online gambling and differing political opinions.
Online Gambling Affects Over 960,000 Indonesian Students: Minister
3 jam lalu
Over 960,000 students and college students are involved in online gambling thus far.
Indonesia Will Provide US$30 Million to Fund WHO Activities, Prabowo Says
8 jam lalu
Indonesia is committed to providing US$30 million to support World Health Organization (WHO), President Prabowo Subianto announced during G20 Summit.
Positive Developments in Indonesia-France Diplomatic Relations, Says President Prabowo
10 jam lalu
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says diplomatic relations between Indonesia and France have experienced positive progress in several fields.
Indonesia Wants to Work with Oman to Expand Digital Cooperation
23 jam lalu
Indonesia's Communication & Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has proposed the development of cooperation in the digital field with Oman.
Indonesia Can Reach Net Zero Emissions Before 2050, President Says
23 jam lalu
Indonesia is optimistic it can reach net zero emissions before 2050, a decade earlier than previously targeted, President Prabowo Subianto told a G20.
Hotel Occupancy Rate Projected to Drop 10%, PHRI: Partly due to Online Gambling
1 hari lalu
PHRI projects hotel occupancy rates to drop by up to 10 percent during the 2024 Christmas and New Year holidays.
Prabowo Expresses Gratitude for Indonesian National Team's Victory Against Saudi Arabia
1 hari lalu
President Prabowo Subianto appreciates the Indonesian national football team's 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Meet Marselino Ferdinan, An Indonesian Hero Who Scored Against Saudi Arabia
1 hari lalu
Marselino Ferdinan is basking in the limelight after securing victory for Indonesia. Let's delve deeper into the life and career of this rising star.
Tackling Air Pollution Can be Done by Improving Fuel Quality, IESR Says
1 hari lalu
Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) says that the fuel available in Indonesia is far from international standards set by advanced countries
