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39 Indian Nationals Arrested for Illegal Gambling in Bali

2/8/2026

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On February 3, 2026, Indonesian authorities arrested 39 Indian nationals in Bali for operating illegal online gambling operations.
Bali police seized phones, laptops, and computers during the raids.
The suspects entered Indonesia on tourist visas.
They face multiple charges under Indonesia's new penal code, which imposes up to nine years for organizing gambling, according to Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya.

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Story summary

On February 3, 2026, Indonesian authorities arrested 39 Indian nationals in Bali for operating illegal online gambling operations.
Bali police seized phones, laptops, and computers during the raids.
The suspects entered Indonesia on tourist visas.
They face multiple charges under Indonesia's new penal code, which imposes up to nine years for organizing gambling, according to Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya.