The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has instructed banks to immediately block 25,912 accounts suspected of involvement in online gambling activities. This number has sharply increased compared to the previous month, which recorded 17,026 accounts.
The blocking measure is based on data provided by the Ministry of Communication and Digital, as stated during the virtual press conference for the July 2025 Monthly Board of Commissioners Meeting (RDKB) held on Monday, August 4, 2025.
“In relation to the crackdown on online gambling, which has widespread effects on the economy and financial sector, OJK has requested banks to block approximately 25,912 accounts based on data displayed by the Ministry of Communication and Digital,” the statement said.
In addition to blocking, OJK has also asked banks to follow up by closing accounts that match the population identity numbers (KTP). Supervision has been tightened through the implementation of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), as cyber threats are now considered increasingly systematic and organized.
“OJK has also instructed banks to further enhance and strengthen insider cyber detection capabilities by continuously monitoring financial anomalies that could potentially indicate fraud,” the statement continued.
Despite vigilance against digital threats, optimism remains regarding the prospects of the national economy and banking sector. This optimism is supported by several factors, including the decrease in Bank Indonesia’s interest rates, the agreement on import tariffs between the US and Indonesia, and accelerated government spending through priority programs.
Some of the mentioned programs include the Red and White Village Cooperative (Kopdes Merah Putih), the construction of 3 million housing units, and the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) initiative. These programs are seen as opportunities for banks to expand financing and strengthen their contribution to national economic growth.
