Indonesia blocks access to the prediction market Polymarket after users place bets online about the possible early end of President Prabowo Subianto’s tenure, according to multiple reports. The coverage links the ban to a market that appeared on Polymarket offering wagers on whether Prabowo would leave office before the end of his term, which spread widely on social media. Indonesia’s communications and digital ministry says the action reflects an ongoing crackdown on online gambling. The ministry states that the government will not allow any form of online gambling in Indonesia and points to the fact that gambling is illegal under Indonesian law. Several outlets describe the move as part of broader regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets and note that Indonesia is among the countries in Southeast Asia to restrict access to Polymarket. Bloomberg and others report that the blocking occurs shortly after the relevant bet gained attention, with authorities citing concerns over gambling and online betting activity. The reports do not indicate that Polymarket made a public response, but they agree on the timing and the ministry’s rationale for the restriction.