The Bali Regional Police have dismantled an online gambling network operated by 35 Indian nationals who were found running the operation from two villas in Badung Regency. The case was uncovered by the Bali Police Directorate of Cyber Crime following an intensive cyber patrol and investigation.
“The officers initially secured 39 foreign nationals from India. After the follow-up investigation process, 35 people were named as suspects, while four others were in witness status,” Bali Regional Police Chief Inspector General of Police Daniel Adityajaya said during a press conference in Denpasar on Saturday.
Cyber Patrol Leads to Initial Discovery
According to the Bali Police, the investigation began on January 15, 2026, when cyber patrol officers detected an Instagram account named Rambetexchange. The account was actively promoting the online gambling site Ram Betting Exchange. Further digital tracing linked the promotion to suspected operational locations in Badung Regency.
The cybercrime unit then conducted deeper surveillance and digital analysis to identify the network behind the online activities.
Two Locations Identified as Operational Centers
Police traced the operation to two villas used as centralized work locations. The first was located on Jalan Subak Daksina Number 1 in Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta, Badung. The second site was at Jalan Raya Munggu Number 75, Cepaka Village, Kediri District, Tabanan.
Digital forensic analysis conducted by the investigation team revealed links to gambling platforms that provided deposit services, withdrawal systems, and technical support for online betting operations.
Arrests and Seizure of Evidence
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, officers from the Directorate of Cyber Crime visited both locations and secured dozens of individuals along with multiple items of evidence. Among the seized items were three monitors, 42 mobile phones, 15 laptops, three desktop computers, and two internet routers.
Authorities confirmed that all suspects were male Indian nationals who had entered Indonesia using tourist visas.
“From the operational results, the site is estimated to generate an average of around INR 22,980,373 or the equivalent of IDR 4.3 billion per month in each location, so that the total turnover from the two places reaches around IDR 7 billion – IDR 8 billion per month,” said Daniel.
Organized Recruitment and Modus Operandi
Bali Police Cyber Crime Director Senior Commissioner Aszhari Kurniawan stated that the group had been operating since November 2025. The suspects were recruited by an Indian national and received a monthly salary of Rp5 million. All were reported to be unemployed in India prior to recruitment.
The suspects posed as tourists while carrying out online gambling activities as their primary source of income. The gambling site’s promotion was conducted on Instagram, with direct access links provided to users.
“They are in charge of managing deposit transactions, fund withdrawals, and support services using electronic devices, such as laptops, computers, and mobile phones,” he said, accompanied by the Head of Public Relations of the Bali Police, Kombes Police, Ariasandy.
Police noted that most site users were Indian nationals, suggesting that the platform primarily targeted Indian visitors in Bali.
Ongoing Legal Process
The Bali Police confirmed that all suspects and evidence have been secured as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are continuing to examine digital evidence to further trace the network’s operations and coordination.
