The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ordered the blocking of 17,026 bank accounts suspected of involvement in online gambling as part of a coordinated effort to combat illegal gambling in the country.
According to The Indonesia Business Post, this initiative involves collaboration between OJK, financial institutions, and various government agencies.
Dian Ediana Rae, OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, highlighted the importance of this action in addressing online gambling. The data used for this enforcement was provided by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Application.
While the specific timeframe for the blocked accounts was not disclosed, the action aligns with Law No. 4/2023, which mandates OJK to work against illegal financial activities alongside 16 other government institutions.
Banks are now required to verify customer identities using National Identity Numbers (NIK) and enhance due diligence to prevent misuse of the financial system.
OJK emphasized the need for banks to monitor all accounts to detect potential financial crimes and report suspicious activities to the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK).
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs previously reported a notable decline in gambling transactions over the past year.
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