Coordinating Minister For Political, Legal And Security Affairs Affirms Access To Online Gambling Will Be Traced From VPN And Non-VPN

Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Budi Gunawan ensured that the government through the Online Judi Handling Decree (judol) traced all access used for online gambling activities, both through private network (VPN) and non-VPN virtual services.

"That there are accesses that go through special capabilities, if they are referred to as VPN or non-VPN, they will all be investigated, will be investigated and investigated and their fingerprints will also be carried out," said Budi Gunawan when met at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday 5 November, confiscated by Antara.

Budi ensured that the case of employees of the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) who were involved in online gambling activities would continue to be developed.

In addition to taking action against individuals involved in online gambling activities, Budi said the Online Judi Handling Decree would also provide education and preventive measures.

The National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo as the head of the desk will also take action against online bookies.

"The National Police Chief has explained that as long as the city is in Indonesia, we will definitely take action. We cannot open many things, so that we can give opportunities to colleagues from Desk Judi Online to work," said Budi.

Previously, the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, announced the temporary dismissal of 11 employees of her ministry who were arrested by the police for indications of abusing their authority to protect online gambling sites.

The Ministry of Communication and Trade is coordinating with the National Police in registering ministry employees who are suspected of having affiliates with online gambling activities.

In addition, the ministry continues efforts to break access to content and websites used for online gambling purposes.