Bali police have dismantled an international online gambling network with alleged links to Cambodia, arresting four suspects accused of operating illegal betting platforms, as reported by ANTARA News.
According to Cyber Crime Director Aszhari Kurniawan, investigators found that the group had previously operated in Cambodia before relocating to Bali in January 2026 following enforcement crackdowns overseas. Two of the suspects were also said to have prior experience working in similar operations in the Philippines and Cambodia.
The suspects were identified as IJT, RFT and MGB, all students from Manado in their early 20s, who allegedly worked as telemarketers. A fourth suspect, WAB, 31, from Jakarta, reportedly served as customer service for the operation.
Police said the group contacted between 300 and 400 Indonesian phone numbers each day, promoting online gambling applications and offering bonuses to attract users. Victims were encouraged to deposit funds through virtual accounts at local banks. Authorities identified the platforms involved as KETUA.CO and GN77.
The case was uncovered through routine cyber patrols that flagged suspicious gambling websites. Officers conducted a raid on April 12 at a property on Jalan Pratama in Benoa, Badung district, where the four suspects were arrested.
Investigators believe financial gain was the primary motive, with suspects allegedly drawn by the promise of high earnings from the illegal operations.
The suspects have been charged under Article 426(1) of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of nine years in prison. Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
Police seized four laptops and five mobile phones during the April 12 raid in Benoa, Badung district
