Indonesian Authorities Detain 321 Foreign Nationals in Major Online Gambling Raid
Indonesian National Police have arrested 321 foreign nationals in a sweeping crackdown on an online gambling syndicate operating out of a headquarters in the Hayam Wuruk area. The operation marks a significant blow to organized digital crime networks utilizing foreign labor to run illicit betting platforms within the country.
Following the raid, officials escorted the suspects to the Immigration Detention Center (Rudenim) and other facilities. Witnesses reported that the detainees were dressed in prisoner uniforms during the transfer.
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) confirmed that they have moved the 321 foreign nationals to several immigration offices for further processing and legal action.
Investigators are now shifting their focus toward the logistics of the operation. Police are currently tracing the “sponsor” responsible for bringing the foreign workers to the Hayam Wuruk headquarters, seeking to uncover the broader network facilitating these illegal activities.
The case also revealed a connection to regional gambling hubs. Authorities noted that one Indonesian national involved in the Hayam Wuruk syndicate had previously worked in Cambodia, a country frequently linked to international online gambling operations.
The arrest of 321 foreign nationals at a single site underscores the scale of the illegal gambling industry and the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring the influx of foreign nationals hired for criminal enterprises.
