In addressing the extensive economic and financial impact of online gambling, OJK has instructed banks to block approximately 27,395 accounts,
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has requested the blocking of 27,395 bank accounts allegedly involved in online gambling activities.

The move is part of the government’s broader effort to curb illegal practices that have a widespread impact on the economy and the national financial sector.

OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, Dian Ediana Rae, said the number of accounts proposed for blocking had increased from 25,912 in the previous month.

“In addressing the extensive economic and financial impact of online gambling, OJK has instructed banks to block approximately 27,395 accounts,” Dian said in a statement here on Friday.

He explained that the blocking was based on data from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) as well as OJK’s internal analysis. Banks have been asked to close accounts linked to National Identity Numbers (NIK) associated with online gambling activities.

OJK has also urged banks to implement Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) measures to strengthen monitoring of suspicious transactions.

Meanwhile, Dian highlighted that the national banking sector remains solid amid efforts to combat online gambling.

Bank credit grew 7.56 percent year-on-year (yoy) to IDR 8.07 quadrillion in August 2025. Investment loans posted the highest growth at 13.86 percent, followed by consumer loans at 7.89 percent, and working capital loans at 3.53 percent yoy.

“The share of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) credit in banks stood at 0.30 percent of total banking loans, continuing to record strong annual growth,” Dian added.

According to the OJK’s Financial Information Service System (SLIK) report, as of August 2025, outstanding BNPL credit rose 32.35 percent yoy to IDR 24.33 trillion, with the number of accounts reaching 29.33 million.

On the funding side, Third-Party Funds (DPK) increased 8.51 percent yoy to IDR 9.39 quadrillion, driven by current account growth of 15.01 percent, savings of 5.52 percent, and time deposits of 5.73 percent.

Banking liquidity also remained strong, with the Liquid Assets to Third-Party Funds (AL/DPK) ratio at 27.25 percent, well above the minimum threshold of 10 percent.

Asset quality stayed stable, with gross Non-Performing Loans (NPL) at 2.28 percent and net NPL at 0.87 percent.

Meanwhile, the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) stood at 26.03 percent, indicating the national banking sector’s strong resilience amid global economic uncertainties.



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