The Sigi Regency Government in Central Sulawesi has reported that a significant portion of social assistance (bansos) recipients in the region are utilizing their electronic wallet accounts to engage in online gambling. This finding highlights a growing concern regarding the misuse of government-provided financial aid for illicit digital activities.
Local authorities have identified this trend through monitoring the financial transactions of beneficiaries. The situation underscores the challenges local governments face in ensuring that social welfare funds are used exclusively for their intended purposes, such as meeting basic household needs.
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