Indonesia announced the launching of a nationwide campaign to combat illegal gambling and online fraud ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As the biggest sports event will happen, the Indonesian authorities warn, it may trigger new big jump in betting activity aroun dthe country.
The authorities rised concerns connected to ilegal betthing operator, which can use the opportunity of 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract new users to their platform.
Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko mentioned:
We must anticipate the rise of football gambling. We cannot allow this momentum to be exploited for unlawful activities that could result in public loss.
Although gambling is not allowed in nearly all forms throughout Indonesia, the government continues to deal with online betting agencies, particularly because of the foreign entities that have devised channels and utilize encrypted digital methods of evading regulations that are already in place.
Indonesian law enforcement has asked for assistance from citizens who may have witnessed suspected gambling or an online scam by using the country’s official 110 complaint hotline. Additionally, officials have advised the Indonesian state broadcaster, TVRI, who will be airing the 2026 World Cup on television, to develop a special reporting process to document suspected betting activities.
According to Indonesian law enforcement, illegal betting operators frequently use pirated streams of football matches as the means to advertise their betting website through the presentation of advertisements for their services and the use of hyper-links that will direct individuals to their websites.
Law enforcement is fearful that illegal gambling networks will expand at an increased pace during the World Cup due to the large number of online participants viewing the games.
