Indonesia Arrests 321 Foreigners in Online Gambling Crackdown

Indonesian police arrested 321 foreigners, predominantly Vietnamese, during a major crackdown on banned online gambling operations in Jakarta. The arrests were made as authorities targeted a large gambling syndicate operating from an office building.

9 May, 17:36 — 10 May, 14:07

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Why this matters

Indonesia has strict laws against gambling, and this large-scale operation highlights the ongoing challenges authorities face in combating illegal online activities. The involvement of foreign nationals also points to the transnational nature of such criminal enterprises.

Key entitiesIndonesian Police Jakarta Foreign Nationals

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Over 300 foreign nationals were arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia
The arrests were part of a crackdown on an alleged online gambling operation
The operation involved multiple illegal gambling websites

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321 foreign nationals were arrested.

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SCMPMostly Factual14d ago

321 foreigners arrested in Indonesia online gambling crackdown

More than 300 foreign nationals were arrested in a raid on an alleged online gambling operation in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, police said on Saturday, in one of the country’s largest crackdowns on illegal digital betting networks. The 321 foreigners, mainly from Vietnam, were arrested at a commercial building near the city’s Chinatown section that investigators described as a hub for more than 70 online gambling websites, targeting players outside Indonesia, based on marketing records...

By Associated Press

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japan-timesMostly Factual14d ago

Japanese detained in Indonesia for suspected fraud

The authorities believe that the detained people contacted individuals in Japan, posing as police officers.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual14d ago

Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

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VnExpressMixed14d ago

Indonesia detains over 300 foreigners, mostly Vietnamese, in gambling crackdown

Indonesian authorities have detained more than 300 foreign nationals this week for allegedly running an online gambling ring in the capital Jakarta, police said Saturday.

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Tehran TimesLow15d ago

Over 40 Shia clerics arrested in Bahrain as Manama escalates crackdown on solidarity with Iran - Tehran Times

Over 40 Shia clerics arrested in Bahrain as Manama escalates crackdown on solidarity with Iran Tehran Times

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First report: Tehran Times · 9 May, 17:36|Full coverage: 9 · 21h|Window: 21h

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Tehran Times9 May, 17:36First to report

Over 40 Shia clerics arrested in Bahrain as Manama escalates crackdown on solidarity with Iran - Tehran Times

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n1-serbia9 May, 21:54

Indonežanska policija uhapsila 321 stranca zbog sumnje da su učestvovali u zabranjenom onlajn kockanju

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nos10 May, 01:42

Goksyndicaat opgerold in kantoorgebouw Jakarta: ruim 300 arrestaties

japan-times10 May, 01:57

Japanese detained in Indonesia for suspected fraud

channel-news-asia10 May, 02:39

Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

VnExpress10 May, 02:52

Indonesia detains over 300 foreigners, mostly Vietnamese, in gambling crackdown

aftonbladet10 May, 03:07

Hundratals gripna – insats mot onlinegambling

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vijesti-me10 May, 09:10

Više od 300 stranaca uhapšeno u Džakarti u raciji zbog onlajn...

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SCMP10 May, 14:07Latest update

321 foreigners arrested in Indonesia online gambling crackdown

Story evolution

The initial narrative of a pure online gambling crackdown expanded slightly to include a potential fraud component targeting Japan, though this was only covered by one outlet.

Initial ReportsMay 9 evening - May 10 early morning

Early reports confirm over 300 foreign nationals arrested in Jakarta for online gambling.

Details EmergeMay 10 morning

Specific numbers (321 arrests) and nationalities (mostly Vietnamese) are reported, along with potential fraud allegations.

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Specific criminal activity beyond online gambling
The maximum penalty for violating Indonesia's gambling criminal code is nine years in prison.
The specific nationalities of the arrested individuals, primarily Vietnamese.

Indonesia Arrests 321 Foreigners in Online Gambling Crackdown

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321 foreigners arrested in Indonesia online gambling crackdown

Japanese detained in Indonesia for suspected fraud

Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

Indonesia detains over 300 foreigners, mostly Vietnamese, in gambling crackdown

Over 40 Shia clerics arrested in Bahrain as Manama escalates crackdown on solidarity with Iran - Tehran Times

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Over 40 Shia clerics arrested in Bahrain as Manama escalates crackdown on solidarity with Iran - Tehran Times

Indonežanska policija uhapsila 321 stranca zbog sumnje da su učestvovali u zabranjenom onlajn kockanju

Goksyndicaat opgerold in kantoorgebouw Jakarta: ruim 300 arrestaties

Japanese detained in Indonesia for suspected fraud

Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

Indonesia detains over 300 foreigners, mostly Vietnamese, in gambling crackdown

Hundratals gripna – insats mot onlinegambling

Više od 300 stranaca uhapšeno u Džakarti u raciji zbog onlajn...

321 foreigners arrested in Indonesia online gambling crackdown

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