Indonesia: More Than 1,000 North Sumatra Government Workers Are Connected to Internet Gambling : PMPMedia.io

By Arijit Roul - 6 Nov, 2025 More about the author

Financial intelligence reveals RP 2.1bn transaction amounts. North Sumatra authorities discovered provincial government staff participation in online gambling. Transactions reached RP 2.18bn (US$126,000) from over one thousand civil servants. The Jakarta Post reported these findings.

North Sumatra Regional Employee Agency (BKD) announced the discovery. Transaction data came from the Financial Transactions Analysis and Reports Centre (PPATK). BKD head Sutan Tolang Lubis explained the situation. The 1,037 identified employees made gambling transactions on different online platforms. Average transaction value stayed under RP 10m per person.

North Sumatra Officials Face Disciplinary Review Over Gambling Transactions

Mr Tolang spoke at the provincial governor’s office on Friday. He said the total transaction equalled RP 2,188,550,182. Twenty-six civil servants spent over RP 10m in the biggest transactions. Disciplinary actions hit those who participated in gambling. Mr Tolang kept punishment details private. Light disciplinary action describes the sanctions. Early corrective guidance replaces severe penalties in this approach. PPATK monitors suspicious digital transactions throughout Indonesia. The agency works on a nationwide online gambling crackdown. North Sumatra findings show gambling problems among public sector employees. The government pushes discipline and transparency in civil service conduct.

Provincial administration will keep working with national authorities, Mr Tolang stressed. Staff involved in gambling activities need identification and education. Early action helps them understand their mistakes. Future violations should decrease through this method.