Police Stop Illegal Online Gambling in Jakarta

May 10, 2026, 20:32
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Police in Jakarta arrested more than 300 people. These people worked for an illegal online gambling business.

Main Body

The police found a big office in Jakarta. About 75 gambling websites worked there. Many people from Vietnam and China worked in this office. They did jobs like calling customers and managing money. Some people did not have the right visas to stay in Indonesia. The police found cash, passports, and computers. Now, 275 people are suspects. They can go to prison for nine years. Criminals are moving to Indonesia. Before, they worked in Cambodia and Myanmar. Now, they use big buildings in Jakarta to hide their illegal work.

Conclusion

The Indonesian government wants to stop international crime and illegal gambling.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Past vs. Now' Switch

Look at how the story moves from what happened to what is happening.

1. The Past (Completed Actions) We use a simple ending (often -ed) for things that are finished.

  • Police arrested people.
  • Police found an office.
  • They worked in Cambodia.

2. The Now (Current State) We use different words to show a present situation.

  • People are suspects.
  • Criminals are moving to Indonesia.
  • Government wants to stop crime.

πŸ’‘ Key Pattern for A2: Finished action β†’\rightarrow -ed (mostly) Right now β†’\rightarrow am/is/are + -ing

Example from text: Past: They worked in Myanmar. β†’\rightarrow Now: They are moving to Jakarta.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
Law enforcement officers who keep the peace.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the noise complaint.
arrested (v.)
To take someone into custody for a crime.
Example:The man was arrested for theft.
illegal (adj.)
Not allowed by law.
Example:It is illegal to drive without a license.
online (adj.)
Using the internet.
Example:I bought a book online.
gambling (n.)
Playing games for money.
Example:She is not allowed to gamble.
business (n.)
A commercial activity or enterprise.
Example:He started a small business.
office (n.)
A place where work is done.
Example:The office is on the second floor.
website (n.)
A page on the internet.
Example:The website has many pictures.
customers (n.)
People who buy goods or services.
Example:The shop has many customers.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy things.
Example:She saved a lot of money.
visa (n.)
Permission to stay in a country.
Example:He needs a visa to travel.
cash (n.)
Physical money such as bills and coins.
Example:I paid with cash.
passport (n.)
Official travel document.
Example:She forgot her passport.
computer (n.)
Electronic device for processing data.
Example:The computer is new.
prison (n.)
Place where criminals are kept.
Example:He will go to prison.