PPATK Searches The Flow Of Funds Abroad 13,481 Accounts Related To Online Gambling

JAKARTA - The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) traced the flow of funds abroad, around 13,481 accounts related to online gambling (judol) that had been submitted to the National Police Headquarters.

"We have conveyed all the results of the analysis to the Police," said PPATK Head Ivan Yustiawandana in his statement, Wednesday, November 7.

Unfortunately, he did not reveal the country that received the most transactions from the 13,481 accounts. "Yes, of course, including capital outflows abroad," added Ivan.

Ivan did not reveal in detail the results of the analysis of the 13,481 accounts. "You can confirm with your fellow investigators directly," said Ivan.

Ivan said the circulation of money for online gambling transactions in Indonesia had a drastic increase of Rp. 283 trillion in the second semester of 2024.

In an effort to eradicate online gambling networks (judol) in Indonesia, PPATK previously took firm steps by blocking 13,481 accounts suspected of being related to this illegal transaction.