Jakarta – Police are uncovering a case involving the mafia of opening access to online gambling websites (judol) which includes employees of the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi). The police are also investigating alleged corruption offenses in the case. “In addition to the investigation being carried out by the Sub-Directorate of Jatanras of the Metro Jaya Police regarding gambling and money laundering, we are also conducting an investigation concerning indications of alleged corruption in this case,” said Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Karyoto during a press conference at the Metro Jaya Police Meeting Hall (BPMJ), Monday (25/11/2024). Karyoto stated that the Sub-Directorate for Corruption (Tipidkor) of the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of Metro Jaya Police had interrogated 18 witnesses to delve into the alleged corruption. He affirmed that all parties involved in this crime would be legally processed. “The investigative and investigative efforts we are making are certainly in line with our commitment to thoroughly investigate all parties involved, from internal elements, Komdigi, bookmakers, and other parties,” Karyoto said. “I have already mentioned that in line with uncovering gambling crimes, we are also investigating corruption crimes committed by officials at Komdigi,” he added. Karyoto said the disclosure of the case is a follow-up to President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita program. According to him, online gambling is a crime that can destroy the nation’s generation. “Metropolitan Police views that online gambling is not only a technology crime but also a crime that corrupts the morals and mental state of the nation’s generation. Therefore, the eradication of online gambling is not just a police task, but also a responsibility we share with all elements of society,” he stated. To date, a total of 24 people have been designated as suspects. The details include 10 employees from the Ministry of Komdigi and 14 other civilians. Roles of the Suspects Metro Jaya Police have designated as many as 24 people as suspects related to the judol access mafia case involving employees of the Ministry of Komdigi. The police disclosed the role of each suspect. “In total, investigators have arrested 24 suspects and designated 4 individuals as wanted persons (DPO),” said Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Karyoto during a press conference, Monday (25/11). To date, a total of 24 people have been designated as suspects. The details include 10 employees from the Ministry of Komdigi and 14 other civilians. Roles of the Suspects Metro Jaya Police have designated as many as 24 people as suspects related to the judol access mafia case involving employees of the Ministry of Komdigi. The police disclosed the role of each suspect. “In total, investigators have arrested 24 suspects and designated 4 individuals as wanted persons (DPO),” said Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Karyoto during a press conference, Monday (25/11). The roles of the suspects include 4 individuals as bookmakers or managers of gambling websites, each identified by the initials A, BN, HE, and J (DPO). Additionally, 7 others acted as agents for sourcing online gambling websites, identified by the initials B, BS, HF, BK, JH (DPO), F (DPO), and C (DPO). Police revealed that some also acted as collectors of judol website lists and receivers of money deposits from agents. Each of them is identified by the initials A alias M, MN, and also DM. There are also suspects AK and AJ tasked with verifying online gambling websites to prevent them from being blocked. “Two individuals filter and verify online gambling websites to prevent them from being blocked, identified by the initials AK and AJ,” he said. Furthermore, police disclosed that 9 Komdigi employees, each identified by the initials DI, FD, SA, YR, YP, RP, AP, RD, and RR, played roles in doing the blocking. Additionally, two individuals identified by the initials D and E were involved in money laundering offenses. Lastly, one individual identified by the initial T recruited the suspects. “One person recruited and coordinated the suspects, particularly suspect M alias A, AK, and AJ, giving them the authority to maintain and perform the blocking of gambling website T,” he concluded.
Police Begin Investigation into Alleged Corruption in the Judol Komdigi Access Mafia Case
