Online Gambling Operators Use Ordinary Citizens' Bank Accounts for Criminal Purposes

 

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The Indonesian government has revealed the modus operandi used by cybercriminals to provide holding accounts for online gambling transactions. This method involves exploiting ordinary citizens, such as housewives and farmers.[1]

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid stated that cybercriminals typically pay members of the public between IDR 100,000 and IDR 500,000 to open bank accounts. These accounts are then used to channel funds from illegal financial activities. "It is so easy to set up these holding accounts by asking underprivileged individuals—paying them IDR 100,000 to IDR 500,000—to open them. Many of these people are farmers or housewives," Meutya revealed.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Modus Bandar Judol: Bayar Petani-Ibu-ibu Rp 100.000-Rp 500.000 Buka Rekening", finance.detik.com., Andi Hidayat, 14 Juli 2026, Diakses pada tanggal 15 Juli 2026, Link: https://finance.detik.com/moneter/d-8574239/modus-bandar-judol-bayar-petani-ibu-ibu-rp-100-000-rp-500-000-buka-rekening

2. Ibid.