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View all search resultsPolice raid Cambodian online gambling den in Medan, detain 19
The illegal business had been running for two years with a turnover of Rp 7 billion (US$411,798) in three rented rooms in an apartment building.
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Local officials hang a public service announcement banner discouraging people from taking part in online gambling on June 30, 2024, outside a government building in Bogor, West Java. (AFP/Aditya Aji)
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orth Sumatra Police detained 19 people, including eight women, who were part of a Cambodian online gambling network in operation over two years, at Royal Condominium on Jl. Palang Merah in Medan with a turnover of Rp 7 billion (US$411,798).
Cyber Crimes Investigation Directorate chief Sr. Comr. Bayu Wicaksono said his officers raided the gambling den spread across the apartment's three different rooms on March 16.
In addition to detaining 19 operators, detectives also confiscated evidence consisting of 17 computers, 75 cellphones, 11 ID cards, laptops and Wi-Fi equipment from various operators.
Bayu said the illegal business had been running for two years with a turnover of Rp 7 billion.
He said the online gambling operation was run by a Cambodian syndicate by renting rooms 705 and 601 for operational activities while room 1005 was used as a control center. The syndicate leader, identified as BH, lives in room 1005 and was among those detained.
The operators established teams, each with their own roles to promote, communicate and attract prospective players to join online gambling sites. Promotional material was marketed aggressively through WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook to get players.
“The network blasts invitations through WhatsApp luring the public to place their bets,” Bayu told a press conference on Thursday.
