Authorities have relocated 321 foreign nationals involved in an international online gambling syndicate from their base in Hayam Wuruk, West Jakarta, to various immigration offices. The transfer, which took place on Sunday (May 10), marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the illegal operation.
Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Head of the Public Information Bureau of the National Police, confirmed that the move is part of a cross-agency coordination effort designed to streamline the handling of the case. “Today, we successfully relocated 321 foreign nationals to several immigration examination facilities for further processing,” Trunoyudo stated in a formal release.
The distribution of the detainees was carefully managed to facilitate thorough inspections. According to official reports, 150 individuals were moved to the Immigration Detention Center (Rudenim), another 150 were transferred to the Central Directorate of Immigration, and the remaining 21 were processed at the West Jakarta Immigration Office. “This remains an ongoing, simultaneous process, conducted in close coordination with immigration authorities to ensure all aspects of the investigation are covered,” he added.
The crackdown originated from a joint operation conducted by the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) and the Jakarta Metro Police. During the raid on the Hayam Wuruk office complex, law enforcement uncovered approximately 75 domains and websites allegedly used to host online gambling activities.
Investigations revealed that the majority of the 321 apprehended individuals were fully aware that their primary purpose for entering Indonesia was to participate in the online gambling business. To date, 275 individuals have been officially named as suspects. Authorities are now intensifying their efforts to trace and apprehend the masterminds behind this international illicit network.
Summary
Authorities have transferred 321 foreign nationals involved in an international online gambling syndicate from West Jakarta to various immigration facilities for further investigation. This operation, conducted by the National Police and the Jakarta Metro Police, follows a raid on an office complex in Hayam Wuruk where 75 illegal gambling websites were discovered.
To date, 275 of the apprehended individuals have been officially named as suspects for their deliberate participation in the illicit network. Law enforcement agencies are currently coordinating with immigration authorities to process the detainees while intensifying efforts to identify and capture the masterminds behind the operation.