THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INVESTIGATION OF LOTTERY GAMBLING CRIMES AS AN ACT OF PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GAMBLING GAMES BASED ON ARTICLE 426 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE (CASE STUDY AT LANGKAT POLICE)

Muhammad Ilha Dain (Faculty of Law, Universitas Muslim Nusantara (UMN) Al Washliyah, Indonesia)
Bonanda Japatani Siregar (Faculty of Law, Universitas Muslim Nusantara (UMN) Al Washliyah, Indonesia)

Jurnal Ilmu Hukum dan Keadilan
Vol 1 No 3 (2026)

This study examines legal issues involving criminal investigation, gambling, Langkat Resort Police. It employs normative legal research with an empirical juridical approach and draws on interviews, official examination reports (BAP), court decisions, statutory regulations, legal literature. The findings show that the applicable legal framework must be connected to the specific elements and facts of the case. Investigation or implementation also requires consistent documentary records, witness statements, relevant evidence, and procedural safeguards. The study highlights the need for accurate legal reasoning, coherent documentation, institutional coordination, and accountability. These findings support a more consistent application of Indonesian law concerning criminal investigation, gambling.