PERAN DIREKTORAT RESERSE KRIMINAL KHUSUS DALAM MENANGGULANGI TINDAK PIDANA PERJUDIAN ONLINE DI WILAYAH KEPOLISIAN DAERAH RIAU

Abstract

Advances in technology and communication have become increasingly
rapid, affecting every access to human life, In this day and age, crime in the
virtual world (cyber crime). One of the crimes that is currently developing is
online gambling crime. Therefore, the aim of this thesis research is first, to find
out the factors that cause the rise of online gambling in the Riau Regional Police
area. Second, to find out the role of the Special Criminal Investigation
Directorate in dealing with online gambling crimes in the Riau Regional Police
area. Third, to find out the obstacles for the Directorate of Criminal Investigation
in tackling online gambling in the Riau Riau Regional Police area.
This type of research can be classified as a type of sociological research.
This research took place at the Riau Regional Police, where researchers
determined that the population and sample were all parties related to the problem
being studied. This research uses data sources in the form of primary data and
secondary data, and data collection techniques are carried out by means of
interviews.
From the results of the research and discussions carried out, it can be
concluded that the crime of online gambling in the Riau Regional Police is still so
widespread that it requires maximum efforts, which is caused by various factors,
including: First, a preemptive effort in the form of an appeal to online gambling
players by conducting outreach in the field of public order. Second, preventive
efforts in the form of blocking sites carried out in collaboration with the Ministry
of Communication and Information. Third, repressive efforts can be interpreted as
countermeasures, namely efforts shown to someone who has become evil to help
him return to the right path, by arresting online gambling suspects.
Keywords: Law Enforcement – Online Gambling Crime.