JAKARTA, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) in 2024 has temporarily blocked 28,000 dormant or inactive accounts suspected to be linked to crimes, including online gambling, fraud, and drug trafficking.
"This step is taken to protect account holders and to maintain the integrity of the national financial system," said Ivan Yustiavandana, head of the PPATK, on Sunday.
The official explained that dormant accounts are those that show no transaction activity over a certain period.
These accounts are considered vulnerable to misuse due to the absence of activity such as withdrawals, deposits, or transfers.
In addition, the temporary blocking also aims to raise customer awareness and serve as a notification for heirs or company executives. ■
