LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The South Labuhanbatu Police have dismantled an online gambling network operating in Torgamba District and arrested a man suspected of acting as a bookmaker in an online Toto gambling operation.
South Labuhanbatu Police Chief AKBP Aditya S.P. Sembiring Muham, through Police Public Relations Officer AKP Sujono, said the case originated from a public complaint reporting suspicious gambling activities at a traditional tuak kiosk in Teluk Pinang Village,
Torgamba.
Police Act on Community Tip-Off
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"Following information from the public, our officers promptly conducted an investigation to verify the report. This is part of our swift response to community complaints," AKP Sujono said on Tuesday (19/05/2026) at the South Labuhanbatu Police Headquarters.
EVIDENCE SECURED: Investigators confiscate a mobile phone and digital transaction data linked to
online gambling from suspect IRIN (58). (PHOTO: Doc. Polres Labuhanbatu Police)
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The investigation led officers to the suspect on Tuesday (12/05/2026) at around 7:00 p.m. local time. Before reaching the main target location, police intercepted and arrested a man identified by the initials IRIN (58) at Simpang Kampung Baru, Teluk Pinang hamlet, in front of the Royal Permata Hotel.
During the search, officers confiscated an OPPO A16 Android smartphone allegedly used to facilitate online gambling transactions.
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"Inside the suspect's phone, we found numerous Toto orders from various players. During questioning, he admitted to working as an online Toto bookmaker for approximately one year," AKP Sujono stated.
EVIDENCE SECURED: Investigators confiscate a mobile phone and digital transaction data linked to
online gambling from suspect IRIN (58).
Read Also: Badminton Tournament in Medan Concludes, Promoting Sport Against Drugs and Online Gambling Investigation Expands to Gambling NetworkPreliminary findings show that the suspect received Toto bets and placed them through online gambling platforms SUPER TOGEL and PBB4D.
Police also secured related gambling accounts. The SUPER TOGEL account held a balance of Rp45,705, while the PBB4D account contained Rp159,206. All digital evidence, including the mobile phone and transaction records, has been seized for further investigation.
AKP Sujono emphasized that the police will not tolerate any form of gambling within the South Labuhanbatu jurisdiction.
Read Also: Police Visit Bereaved Family After Fatal Assault in Labuhanbatu Selatan "Online gambling causes significant harm to society. It not only damages household financial stability but can also lead to other crimes. We urge the public not to engage in such activities and to report any suspicious behavior," he said.
The suspect is currently being held at the South Labuhanbatu Police Headquarters. Investigations are ongoing to identify possible accomplices within the network.
The suspect faces charges under Articles 426 and 427 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) related to gambling offenses.
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