Jakarta, April 17 -- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has called on the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) and related ministries to remain alert to new methods of money laundering, including those involving the cryptocurrency market.

"We need to stay vigilant against new technology-based money laundering acts by overseeing cryptocurrency assets, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), market activities, electronic money, and artificial intelligence amid the rapid developments in technology," he said on Wednesday.

In his speech on the 22nd anniversary of the National Movement Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, Jokowi emphasized the need for comprehensive measures to combat money laundering.

Referring to a report...