( October 28, 2026, 01:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs and the SNational Police are strengthening cooperation to combat cross-border online gambling networks, digital fraud and other cybercrimes through coordinated prevention and law enforcement, Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said on Tuesday. Following a meeting with National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto, Meutya said the agencies would accelerate implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed in April to address online gambling, scams, illegal data trading and other digital threats. The cooperation also covers enforcement against theft of telecommunications equipment, including base transceiver station infrastructure, which has disrupted connectivity in several regions. Suyudi called for stronger regulatory measures to address online misinformation and faster enforcement against digital crimes.Statement follows (in Indonesian)....
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