Arrest Online Judi DPO, Police Confiscate IDR 16 Billion

Polda Metro Jaya has again arrested a suspect on the online gambling wanted list (DPO) involving employees of the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemenkomdigi). The figure has the initials A alias M. In addition to arresting male M, the police also confiscated Rp 16 billion.

Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi said HE was arrested at a hotel in an apartment in Sariharjo, Ngaglik, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Sunday, November 17, 2024.

"Thus, a total of 23 suspects have been arrested," said Ade Tuesday, November 19.

Ade Ary said A played a role in collecting online gambling websites, collecting deposits, and verifying online gambling websites so as not to be blocked by the Ministry of Communication and Trade.

"A alias M is the last piece of triangle A," said Ade Ary.

According to Ade Ary, his party confiscated up to IDR 16 billion from A and his wife who had previously been arrested.

"From suspect A alias M and his wife with the initials D, investigators managed to confiscate cash and assets worth Rp. 16 billion," he said.