Indonesia’s financial services regulator has blocked more than 33,000 bank accounts suspected of links to online gambling, as authorities continue to tighten enforcement against so-called “judol” activity.
The Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) said it had frozen 33,252 accounts, up from a previous tally of 32,556, following enhanced due diligence (EDD) measures imposed on banks. OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, Dian Ediana Rae, said the actions were part of broader efforts to combat online gambling, which authorities view as having a significant impact on the economy and financial system.
“Related to the eradication of online gambling, which has wide-ranging effects on the economy and financial sector, OJK has requested banks to carry out enhanced due diligence or blocking of 33,252 accounts indicated to be linked to online gambling,” Dian said during a March 2026 monthly board meeting press conference in Jakarta.
Alongside enforcement measures, OJK has also taken action in the banking sector, revoking the licenses of six rural banks (Bank Perekonomian Rakyat, or BPR) between January and March 2026 as part of its regulatory and consumer protection mandate.
Institutions affected include PT BPR Koperindo Jaya in Central Jakarta and PT BPR Pembangunan Nagari in Agam Regency, West Sumatra. OJK said it continues to coordinate with the Lembaga Penjamin Simpanan (LPS) in handling issues related to rural and sharia rural banks, in line with Law No. 4 of 2023 on Financial Sector Development and Strengthening.
Dian added that maintaining the integrity of Indonesia’s financial system requires ongoing coordination with the Financial System Stability Committee (KSSK), the government, parliament, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.
