Emerging Science Journal
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): February

Digital Financial Compliance Challenges: Applying Routine Activity Theory to Online Gambling Networks Analysis

Rizal Mawardi (Faculty of Economics and Business, Perbanas Institute, Jakarta)
Vira Nuraeni (Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (INTRAC), Jakarta)
Jasman Jasman (Faculty of Economics and Business, Perbanas Institute, Jakarta)
Huda Trihatmoko (Faculty of Economics and Business, Perbanas Institute, Jakarta)
Fangky A. Sorongan (Faculty of Economics and Business, Perbanas Institute, Jakarta)
Septian Aripin (Faculty of Economics and Business, Perbanas Institute, Jakarta)
Syaefulloh Maulana Malik (Faculty of Economics and Business, Perbanas Institute, Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study examines Indonesia's Financial Intelligence Unit (INTRAC) "follow the money" investigative techniques through Routine Activity Theory, analyzing criminal convergence in online gambling money laundering operations. Using qualitative methodology with interviews, observation, and document analysis (December 13-19, 2024), the research applied Cohen and Felson's framework to understand criminal patterns in digital financial ecosystems. Data analysis using Audit Command Language (ACL) revealed criminal convergence patterns where motivated offenders (84.63% male, 50% private sector employees, 53% aged 20-30) exploited digital infrastructure vulnerabilities. Sophisticated schemes included multiple nominee accounts, 5-8 layered transactions, and cryptocurrency laundering in low-surveillance environments. Transaction analysis showed expanding criminal opportunities, increasing to IDR 691.88 trillion (2017-2024). The study demonstrates how digital transformation creates suitable targets faster than regulatory adaptation. Research contributes theoretical insights explaining financial irregularity patterns through routine activity theory while offering practical risk reduction models for global financial intelligence units, advancing regulatory compliance theory and digital financial risk prevention.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ESJ

Publisher

Subject

Environmental Science

Description

Emerging Science Journal is not limited to a specific aspect of science and engineering but is instead devoted to a wide range of subfields in the engineering and sciences. While it encourages a broad spectrum of contribution in the engineering and sciences. Articles of interdisciplinary nature are ...