Investigators from the Directorate of General Crimes of the Indonesian National Police (Dittipidum Bareskrim Polri) raided an illegal casino operating inside a converted warehouse on Jalan Rambutan, Desa Kwarasan, Kecamatan Grogol, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, according to a report published on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Operation Details and Arrests
The raid resulted in the detention of 71 individuals at the location, with 30 people subsequently named as suspects, according to Director of General Crimes of Bareskrim Polri Brigadier General Wira Satya Triputra. Speaking on Friday, August 28, Wira stated that the operation began when personnel from the Maluku Regional Police (Polda Maluku) conducted an investigation into a suspected criminal act in Central Java, which ultimately led them to discover the gambling operation inside SB Building in Sukoharjo.
Investigators found multiple forms of gambling at the site, including baccarat, niu-niu, and fish-shooting machines. The suspects currently detained in the Bareskrim Polri detention center operated in specific roles within the facility, including cashers, card dealers, chip exchangers, CCTV operators, and arena technicians.
Seized Evidence and Financial Scale
During the search of the facility, law enforcement officers seized cash totaling Rp 1,048,273,000, alongside dozens of mobile phones, computers, baccarat tables, mahjong tables, dice tables, fish-shooting machines, poker chips, and automatic card-shuffling machines, as detailed in police records.
Wira emphasized that the investigation will not stop at the players on site. Law enforcement is actively probing the masterminds and backend managers who funded and orchestrated the illegal operation.
Did You Know?
The illegal casino operated directly in front of the Vihara Karunia Maitreya temple on Jalan Rambutan in Sukoharjo, featuring a heavily secured exterior with two iron doors and overhead security cameras monitoring every angle.
Community Reports and Background
Local residents noted that the building had previously functioned as a warehouse used to store various goods such as ceramics and plastics, though neighbors were unaware of its actual operational permits. According to Endro Sudarsono, Secretary of the Grogol Citizen Forum (Forum Warga Grogol), the facility’s activities were previously reported via a hearing at the Sukoharjo Regional House of Representatives (D DPRD Sukoharjo) on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Residents had struggled to prove the illegal activities independently because the building remained tightly sealed from the outside with no visible police lines or outward signs of gambling. During a joint inspection arranged alongside DPRD members, police, and subdistrict officials following the citizen report, the facility was found locked and unresponsive. According to Endro, the gambling ring had been running for approximately three months prior to the legislative hearing, prompting local community members and community groups to conduct late-night stakeouts and investigations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the illegal casino located?
The gambling venue operated inside a building on Jalan Rambutan, Desa Kwarasan, Kecamatan Grogol, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, situated directly in front of Vihara Karunia Maitreya.
How many people were arrested and charged?
Police examined 71 individuals at the scene, and 30 of them were officially named as suspects with specific operational roles ranging from cashiers to CCTV operators.
What evidence was recovered by law enforcement?
Authorities seized Rp 1,048,273,000 in cash, along with baccarat tables, mahjong tables, dice tables, fish-shooting machines, poker chips, mobile phones, computers, and card-shuffling equipment.
What measures should local communities take when suspecting unverified commercial activities operating behind closed warehouse doors?
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