Bali Police Arrest 39 Ram Betting Exchange Operators

In Indonesia, Bali police arrested 39 Indian nationals for operating the illegal iGaming platform Ram Betting Exchange.

Police Raids in Bali

Operation in Badung and Tabanan

On February 3, Bali police conducted raids on two villas located in the Badung and Tabanan districts.

During the operation, 39 people were detained. Of these, 35 were named as suspects, while four are listed as witnesses.

Ram Betting Exchange Operations

Period of Activity and Revenue

According to investigators, the Ram Betting Exchange website had been operating since late 2025 and generated up to $475,000 per month.

The investigation found that each of the two locations could generate up to $255,000 per month, with total combined revenue estimated at $415,000–474,000.

Target Audience and Promotion

The platform was aimed at an Indian audience. Police discovered the site through advertisements on Instagram, which led to a cyber investigation.

Authorities confirmed that the website provided a full range of online gambling services, including deposits, withdrawals, and technical support.

Immigration Law Violations

Use of Tourist Visas

The detainees entered Indonesia on tourist visas and stayed in Bali to avoid drawing attention amid the large flow of Indian tourists.

In practice, they were working as operators of an illegal iGaming project, which constitutes a violation of immigration regulations.

Working Conditions and Pay

All individuals involved were recruited by a fellow Indian national and received a salary of around $296 per month.

Their duties included managing deposits, withdrawals, and player support using electronic devices.

Seized Equipment

Search Results

During searches at the villas, police seized:

— 42 mobile phones
— 15 laptops
— 3 desktop computers
— 2 internet routers

At the time of publication, the Ram Betting Exchange website remains operational, with deposits and withdrawals handled via WhatsApp.

Liability of the Detainees

Criminal Charges and Penalties

The suspects face charges related to online gambling and illegal activities.

They could receive prison sentences of up to 9 years and fines under Indonesian criminal law.