progresifjaya.id, JAKARTA – Polda Metro Jaya will not compromise on taking firm action against police involved in online gambling, including as players. This confirmation is also a follow-up to President Joko Widodo’s direction regarding the prevention of online gambling.
Kabid Humas of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Ade Ary Syam Indradi in his official statement said, Kapolda Metro Jaya, Irjen Pol Karyoto has committed to processing its members according to applicable regulations and proportionally if any of its members violates and is proven to be involved in online gambling.
“The Mr. Kapolda Metro Jaya will not hesitate nor show any discrimination towards members who are caught violating the rules involved in online gambling, including becoming online gambling players. They will definitely be processed to the fullest,” emphasized Kombes Pol Ade Ary to journalists, Tuesday, (18/18).
It was also said, that his party always reminds his staff to avoid deviant things, including becoming online gambling players. He also asked the ranks to monitor each other.
“Mr. Kapolda Metro Jaya always reminds all members to remind each other. Monitor each other, carry out early detection of changes in members’ behavior. If there are indications of irregularities, various stages are carried out starting from counseling, then discussions, to law enforcement,” he said again.
Kombes Pol Ade Ary said, that his party always carries out periodic counseling and evaluations for its members. But there is still no story that members who are proven to have violated the rules will still be dealt with strictly.
“The Mr. Kapolda Metro Jaya continues to remind every level to supervise or carry out supervision. Also carry out communication and detect members if there are changes in behavior so that violations can be prevented. Polda Metro Jaya in principle will always support all policies and directions from the leadership,” he said.
As is known, President Joko Widodo has formed an Online Gambling Eradication Task Force (Satgas) through Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number 21 of 2024. This Task Force was specifically formed to eradicate online gambling which has disturbed the public.
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Hadi Tjahjanto was appointed to lead this Task Force. Meanwhile, acting as the Daily Chair of Law Enforcement is the Kapolri, Jenderal Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo and the Deputy Daily Chair of Law Enforcement, Kabareskrim Polri, Komjen Pol Wahyu Widada. (Bembo)