Jakarta – OVO President Director Karaniya Dharmasaputra emphasized that the second round of the Gebuk Judol (Joint Movement to Uncover Online Gambling) initiative represents a concrete commitment from the private sector to strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration in the fight against online gambling in Indonesia.
“OVO is part of the solution in addressing national challenges such as online gambling, which not only violates the law but also poses a serious threat to the nation’s future, especially to our next golden generation,” Karaniya said in his statement.
The second round of Gebuk Judol builds on the success of the first round held in February–March 2025. During that period, the program received more than 11,000 valid reports from the public, with a validation rate exceeding 95 percent.
A total of 4,500 accounts proven to be used in online gambling activities were blocked and reported to the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) for further action.
“The success of the first round of GEBUK JUDOL demonstrates that multi-stakeholder collaboration—between the private sector, the public, and regulators—is not just a slogan but a reality that delivers positive impact,” Karaniya added.
PPATK’s Deputy for Analysis and Examination, Danang Tri Hartono, appreciated the growing public participation during the Gebuk Judol program.
“We have seen a significant increase in reporting during the GEBUK JUDOL period, showing the active role of the public in reporting illegal online gambling practices through this OVO-initiated effort,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kemkomdigi has blocked more than 1.3 million pieces of content related to online gambling activities. The National Police have also seized assets worth more than IDR 500 billion from online gambling networks.
PPATK recorded that the number of online gambling transactions from January to March 2025 reached 39.8 million—significantly lower than in the same period last year.
With synergy continuously strengthened between the private sector, regulators, and the public, initiatives such as Gebuk Judol stand as a tangible representation of the collective commitment to keeping Indonesia’s digital space healthy, safe, and with integrity.
Gebuk Judol also aligns with national efforts to build digital trust and strengthen the overall security of the digital financial ecosystem.
“This is a positive step that needs to be sustained, and we support this initiative to strengthen an effective reporting ecosystem, so that together we can create a safe and trusted digital space for all Indonesians,” he concluded.
