Indonesia: Ministry of Communication and Information investigation into digital payment service providers for allegedly facilitating online gambling transactions
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
10 Aug 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Indonesia
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced Ministry of Communication and Information sanctions against payment service providers for facilitating online gambling transactions
On 10 August 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) announced that it would impose sanctions, including takedowns and deregistration for 21 Payment Service Providers (PJP) associated with online gambling. In particu…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body