Jakarta – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) continues to strengthen its collaboration with the government in eradicating online gambling activities, which have become increasingly troubling to the public. Most recently, OJK instructed all banks to promptly block 25,912 accounts suspected of being involved in such practices. This figure marks a sharp increase compared to the previous month, which recorded 17,026 accounts.
Dian Ediana Rae, OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, explained that this blocking measure was based on data provided by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi).
“Regarding the eradication of online gambling, which has widespread impacts on the economy and financial sector, OJK has instructed banks to block approximately 25,912 accounts based on data submitted by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs,” said Dian during the July 2025 Monthly Board of Commissioners Meeting (RDKB) press conference, held virtually on Monday (August 4, 2025).
Furthermore, OJK is urging banks to follow up the blocking measures by closing accounts that match national identity card (KTP) data. In addition, oversight is being tightened through the implementation of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) to minimize the potential misuse of bank accounts by increasingly systematic and organized online gambling networks.
“OJK has also instructed banks to further enhance and strengthen their insider cyber detection capabilities by continuously monitoring financial vulnerabilities that may indicate fraud,” Dian added.
Dian emphasized that combating online gambling is part of a joint effort by all branches of government to safeguard the stability of the financial sector and protect the public from the negative impacts of such illegal activities. The synergy between OJK, Komdigi, and the banking sector is expected to close off opportunities for online gambling actors and networks exploiting loopholes in the national banking system.
Amid heightened awareness of cyber threats, Dian remains optimistic about the outlook for the national economy and banking sector. He noted that several positive factors – such as the Bank Indonesia interest rate cut, the tariff agreement between the US and Indonesia, and the acceleration of government spending through priority programs – will serve as catalysts for economic growth.
“Government programs such as the Merah Putih Village Cooperative, the construction of 3 million housing units, and the Free Nutritious Meal initiative offer significant opportunities for banks to expand financing while also strengthening their contribution to national economic growth,” Dian concluded.
