LEGAL HARMONIZATION OF ONLINE GAMBLING: INDONESIAN CRIMINAL CODE, ITE LAW, AND ISLAMIC LAW
Keywords:
Online Gambling, Article 303 KUHP, ITE Law, Islamic Law, CybercrimeAbstract
The rapid advancement of information technology has given rise to new forms of cybercrime, one of which is online slot gambling. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the criminal elements involved in online gambling offenses under Article 303 of the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP) and Article 27(2) of Law No. 19 of 2016 on Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE Law). Additionally, this study explores the Islamic legal perspective on gambling practices and highlights the social and juridical implications arising from such activities. Employing a normative juridical method, the research is based on statutory approaches, legal literature, and comparative analysis of six reputable international journals. The findings reveal a normative disharmony between the Penal Code and the ITE Law in addressing online gambling offenses, as well as weak law enforcement that has failed to significantly curb the proliferation of cases. From an Islamic legal perspective, online slot gambling is a prohibited act (ḥarām) with severe spiritual and social consequences. This study recommends regulatory reform, increased digital literacy, and stronger institutional synergy as strategic measures to combat online gambling crimes.
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