Police from the Subdit Resmob Ditreskrimum Polda Metro Jaya have dismantled a pornography and online gambling operation conducted through a live streaming application. Three suspects were apprehended in connection with the case.
The arrests took place in two locations. Suspects M and their partner, H, were detained at a boarding house in West Jakarta, while suspect EL was arrested at an apartment in South Tangerang.
The Hot51 Streaming Operation
The three suspects acted as talent
or hosts on the Hot51 live streaming application. Their role involved performing pornographic acts specifically to promote online gambling content to the platform’s users.
According to authorities, the suspects used these performances as a tool to drive traffic and engagement for the gambling services hosted on the application.
Psychological Manipulation and Addiction
The operation employed a manipulative scheme designed to exploit the psychological state of its users. By combining paid adult content with a gambling system, the operators aimed to create a cycle of addiction.
Users were encouraged to continue making deposits regardless of whether they won or lost. This ecosystem was specifically designed to drain user assets through repeated deposits and paid content until their funds were exhausted.
Evidence and Legal Consequences
During the raids, police seized several pieces of evidence. These included multiple mobile phones, bank accounts, lingerie, and adult toys, including dildos, vibrators, and a live machine gun
.
The suspects are now facing severe legal penalties. They are charged under Article 407 and Article 426 of the KUHP UU No. 1 Year 2023, as well as Article 27 Paragraph (2) Jo Article 45 Paragraph (3) of UU ITE No. 1 Year 2024.
These charges relate to money laundering, online gambling, and crimes against decency. The suspects face a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.
Potential Next Steps
Following these arrests, investigators may seem further into the ownership and operational structure of the Hot51 application to identify other involved parties. It is also possible that additional bank accounts linked to the turnover of Rp 5 billion will be scrutinized as part of the money laundering investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the suspects arrested in the case?
The suspects are M and their partner H, who were arrested in West Jakarta, and EL, who was arrested in South Tangerang.
How did the suspects promote online gambling?
The suspects served as hosts or talent on the Hot51 live streaming app, where they performed pornographic acts to promote gambling content.
What is the maximum penalty the suspects face?
The suspects face a potential prison sentence of 10 years under the KUHP and UU ITE for crimes involving decency, online gambling, and money laundering.
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