Indonesia freezes 39,923 bank accounts linked to online gambling
Joint operation by regulators and police blocked accounts after 2026 transaction data
Key Takeaways
- Indonesian authorities froze 39,923 bank accounts linked to online gambling in 2026.
- The total represents an increase of 1,127 accounts since October 2026.
- PPATK reported online gambling schemes moved Rp86.8 trillion ($4.79 billion) in the first half of 2026.
- More than 4.03 million gambling sites were closed between 1 Oct 2024 and 30 Sep 2026.
Indonesian authorities have frozen 39,923 bank accounts linked to online gambling, an increase of 1,127 accounts since October 2026. The action, executed in 2026, targets the financial infrastructure of illegal operators through customer checks and transaction monitoring.
Freezes and financial figures
The Pusat Pelaporan dan Analisis Transaksi Keuangan (PPATK), referred to in reports as the Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center, said online gambling schemes raised up to Rp86.8 trillion ($4.79 billion) in the first half of 2026 alone. Authorities have ordered the immediate closure of numerous accounts given the reported volumes.
Site blocks and institutional cooperation
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs reported more than 4.03 million gambling sites were closed between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2026. The operation brings together the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), Bank Indonesia, PPATK and the Indonesian National Police, combining financial supervision, banking restrictions and criminal enforcement.
Nezar Patria, the deputy minister, said it is necessary to address both fronts: gambling systems in cyberspace and the payment systems those illegal companies use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bank accounts were frozen in Indonesia for links to online gambling?
Authorities froze 39,923 bank accounts linked to online gambling; this figure is 1,127 accounts higher than the October 2026 report.
How much money did online gambling schemes move in 2026 according to authorities?
The Pusat Pelaporan dan Analisis Transaksi Keuangan (PPATK) reported online gambling schemes moved up to Rp86.8 trillion, equivalent to $4.79 billion, in the first half of 2026.
How many gambling sites have been shut down recently in Indonesia?
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs reported the closure of more than 4.03 million gambling sites between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2026.
Which institutions took part in the operation against illegal gambling?
The operation involved the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), Bank Indonesia, PPATK and the Indonesian National Police, which coordinated financial supervision, banking restrictions and criminal enforcement.
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