Online Gambling Never Dies Down: How Effective is the South Sulawesi Regional Police's Cyber ​​SubDirectorate

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the South Sulawesi Regional Police Cyber Sub-Directorate in combating online gambling crimes and the factors that influence it. In this study, an analysis of the normative aspects of legislation and an evaluation of its implementation in the field were conducted as a basis for formulating answers to the issues under review. This study uses an empirical legal research method, with the research location at the South Sulawesi Regional Police Cyber Sub-Directorate. The results show that the South Sulawesi Regional Police Cyber Subdirectorate's efforts to combat online gambling crimes are still ineffective, as evidenced by the increase in the number of cases over the past four years. This is influenced by the limited authority and capacity of investigators, lack of budgetary support, economic factors within the community, and low public awareness of the laws regarding online gambling. Based on these findings, this study recommends that the Cyber Subdirectorate increase preventive efforts through continuous legal socialization to the community, as well as increased cross-sector coordination in cyber patrols and blocking online gambling sites. In addition, internal policies are needed as a basis for evidence, increased investigator capacity through continuous training, and government support in providing adequate facilities, infrastructure, and budget to support law enforcement.