The phenomenon of illegal robot trading in recent years has caused significant losses to the public. Although numerous reports and complaints have been filed since its inception, law enforcement against illegal robot trading operators is often considered slow and unresponsive. This study aims to analyze the legal factors causing delays in law enforcement, ranging from regulatory and institutional aspects to technical obstacles in the investigation process. Using normative legal research methods combined with an empirical approach to several illegal robot trading cases, this study found that delays in law enforcement action were influenced by overlapping authority between the Financial Services Authority (OJK), the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti), and the Indonesian National Police (Polri), a lack of synchronization in regulations related to digital asset trading and investment services, and limited capacity of law enforcement to understand digital financial instruments. These delays have led to a significant increase in the number of victims and losses. This study recommends the establishment of a rapid enforcement mechanism, regulatory harmonization, and increased capacity of law enforcement officers to address digital economic crimes.
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