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Officers from the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) led a joint team in the raid on the gambling den at the Nine Stage Lounge and Bar at about 9:30 p.m. in Batam’s Nagoya Indah Shophouse Block B2 No. 9.
Detectives escort detainees during a raid at the Nine Stage Lounge and Bar in Nagoya Indah Shophouse Block B2 No. 9, in Batam, Riau Islands, on Aug. 15, 2026. Detectives from the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) raided the gambling den in cooperation with the Riau Islands Police and Batam, Rempang and Galang (Barelang) Police, arresting 197 staff and gamblers as well as Rp 7.79 billion (US$435,715) in cash. (Courtesy of Barelang City Police/-)
Police raided a clandestine casino operating at an entertainment establishment in the Nagoya area of Batam, Riau Islands, on Saturday evening and arrested 197 people, including 10 foreigners, as well as confiscating Rp 7.79 billion (US$435,715) in cash.Officers from the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) led a joint team in the raid on the gambling den at the Nine Stage Lounge and Bar at about 9:30 p.m. in Batam’s Nagoya Indah Shophouse Block B2 No. 9.
