DENPASAR, DEWATA.NEWS – Bali Police have completed the investigation into a cross-border online gambling case involving 35 Indian nationals and officially transferred the case to the Bali High Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday (April 29).
The suspects were previously arrested during coordinated raids at two villas in the Canggu and Munggu areas, which had been converted into operational hubs for illegal digital activities.
Director of Cyber Crime at Bali Police, Kombes Pol. Aszhari Kurniawan, said the case transfer followed a comprehensive investigation supported by digital evidence and witness testimonies.
“All stages of the investigation have been carried out professionally and in accordance with procedures. The case file has been declared complete by prosecutors, and today we handed over the suspects along with evidence for further legal process,” he stated.
Investigators revealed that the suspects operated in a structured network, with specific roles ranging from system operators and account managers to financial controllers linked to international transactions.
Authorities also seized multiple pieces of evidence, including computers, servers, mobile phones, and digital data indicating large-scale and systematic online gambling operations.
The suspects have been charged under Article 426 paragraph (1) letters a and c of Indonesia’s Criminal Code Law No. 1 of 2023, in conjunction with Law No. 1 of 2026 on criminal adjustments. The application of updated legal provisions reflects law enforcement’s response to evolving cybercrime patterns.
Police confirmed that further investigations are ongoing to trace potential wider networks, including financial flows and possible masterminds behind the operation.
“This case highlights that behind Bali’s global tourism appeal, there are evolving cybercrime threats. However, through firm and measured action, law enforcement remains committed to maintaining security not only physically, but also in the increasingly complex digital space,” Aszhari added.