Enforcement of Criminal Law Against Perpetrators with Online Gambling Addiction

Indonesia has an online gambling emergency leading to massive economic and legal losses. Online gambling falls into the realm of both law and mental health, following addiction. This research examines law enforcement against offenders with online gambling, using prescriptive legal research methodology with qualitative analysis. Online gambling as a mental disorder divides the perpetrators into healthy and addictive groups. Online gambling is specifically regulated in the Electronic Information and Technology Law (ITE). Mental disorders are regulated in the Criminal Code (KUHP) and the National Criminal Code (KUHP). Criminal sanctions take the form of imprisonment or fines, while other measures take the form of rehabilitation based on a judge’s decision. The application of such measures aims to prevent the recurrence of criminal acts. In conclusion, online gambling is in the realm of law and health, therefore the perpetrators are divided into healthy and addictive. Those with addiction are required to undergo rehabilitation.