The Indonesian authorities have frozen 39,923 bank accounts linked to internet gambling, an increase of 1,127 accounts since the October 2026.
The OJK stated that this is part of a broader initiative to halt networks from financing illegal gaming operators. They require banks to carry out customer verification and further beware of any suspicious transactions. The banks will have to check for any connected accounts owned by the customer.
According to the Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center, online gambling schemes have been able to collect as much as Rp86.8 trillion ($4.79 billion) just in the first half of 2026. Such numbers mean that this illegal operation is so large that the authorities have decided to immediately close down many accounts.
In another report, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs revealed that more than 4.03 million gambling websites were shut down from the start of October 2024 to September 2026.
According to the Deputy Minister Nezar Patria, it is important to deal with both gambling systems in cyberspace and payment systems used by those illegal businesses.
The operation is unique by bringing together the cooperation of the OJK, Bank Indonesia, PPATK and the Indonesian National Police through financial oversight, banking restrictions and law enforcement to undermine the illegal casino business.