Indonesia Intensifies Efforts to Combat Online Gambling with Mass Account Freezes

Indonesia’s ongoing crackdown on online gambling has taken a significant step forward with the freezing of over 33,000 bank accounts linked to illicit betting activities. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) announced that it had blocked 33,252 accounts, a substantial increase from the previous total of 32,556. This action, which follows enhanced due diligence measures imposed on banks, is part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to combat the financial channels supporting illegal gambling, which has been identified as a major threat to the […] The post Indonesia Intensifies Efforts to Combat Online Gambling with Mass Account Freezes appeared first on World Casino News.

Apr 16, 2026 - 09:15
Indonesia Intensifies Efforts to Combat Online Gambling with Mass Account Freezes

Indonesia’s ongoing crackdown on online gambling has taken a significant step forward with the freezing of over 33,000 bank accounts linked to illicit betting activities. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) announced that it had blocked 33,252 accounts, a substantial increase from the previous total of 32,556. This action, which follows enhanced due diligence measures imposed on banks, is part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to combat the financial channels supporting illegal gambling, which has been identified as a major threat to the […]

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