Responding To Ferdy Sambo's Issues As Emperor Of The 303 Consortium, Police Headquarters Confirms Online Gambling Will Be Acted Indiscriminately

JAKARTA - The issue of Inspector General Ferdy Sambo as the Emperor of the 303 Consortium has been widely discussed on social media. A number of high-ranking police officers and businessmen were also involved in issues related to the practice of online gambling.

In response, the National Police Headquarters confirmed that they would take firm action against all online gambling businesses involving members of the Bhayangkara Corps.

"Everything concentrated (gambling, drugs, thuggery) will be dealt with firmly," said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo when confirmed, Friday, August 19.

However, regarding the issue of Ferdy Sambo leading the 303 Consortium, Dedi admitted that he had not received further information. However, it is certain that the Police will take firm action against all forms of non-crime indiscriminately.

"Indiscriminate action is the commitment of the Police," said Dedi.

Previously, the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that he would remove his members who were involved or protected the perpetrators of criminal acts. He emphasized that the regulation is also attached to his ranks who are high-ranking police officers.

"I do not tolerate if there are still found, I remove the official, I don't care if it's the Police Chief, whether it's the Director, whether it's the Regional Police Chief, I'll take it off. Likewise at Headquarters, please pay attention I'll take it off too," said Sigit, Thursday, August 18. .

This four-star general also loudly said that all his staff must take firm action against all forms of crime that disturb the public.

"Starting from the circulation of narcotics, gambling both conventional and online, the existence of illegal levies (extortion), illegal mining, misuse of fuel and LPG, arrogant attitudes to the partisanship of members in dealing with legal problems in the community," said Sigit.

Sigit said the actions taken by members of the National Police would have an impact on public confidence in the Bhayangkara Corps. Therefore, Sigit re-emphasized narcotics and various types of gambling must be eradicated.

"I repeat that gambling, whether it's land gambling, online gambling, and various other forms of criminal offenses must be dealt with," he said.