TABANAN, DEWATA.NEWS – Bali Police have introduced a real-time web-based monitoring system to strengthen oversight of foreign nationals staying on the island, as concerns grow over the rapid spread of unlicensed tourist accommodations and related public safety risks.
The system, known as Cakrawasi (Cakra Pengawasan Orang Asing), was launched by the Bali Police’s Intelligence and Security Directorate (Ditintelkam).
It is designed to provide integrated, real-time data reporting on the presence of foreign nationals, particularly those staying in villas, rented houses, and other accommodations operating without proper permits.
Authorities say the expansion of illegal accommodations has contributed to declining occupancy rates at licensed hotels, stagnating regional revenue, and increased vulnerabilities to security and public order disturbances, including transnational crimes involving foreign nationals.
At the regional level, police have begun intensive outreach to accommodation providers. In Tabanan Regency, a Cakrawasi briefing was held on Friday (December 19, 2025) and delivered by Ipda I Ketut Yudi Mahendra Putra.
During the session, hotel and villa operators were instructed on their legal obligation to report foreign guests through the Cakrawasi system.
“Foreign guest data can be reported quickly, accurately, and in real time. This greatly supports police mapping efforts and early detection of potential public security risks,” Ipda Yudi said.
He emphasized that the requirement to report foreign guests is mandated under Articles 72 and 117 of Indonesia’s Immigration Law, making compliance compulsory for all accommodation operators, including hotels, villas, and rented private residences.
“Business compliance is crucial to suppress illegal accommodation practices and to maintain regional security,” he added.
The rollout of the system comes as international arrivals to Bali continue to surge. Official data shows that foreign tourist visits reached 6.3 million in 2024, with projections estimating 7 to 8 million arrivals in 2025.
However, this increase has not been reflected in the performance of licensed hotels, as many visitors opt for unregistered villas and rental homes that fall outside formal monitoring and tax systems.
Bali Police data also indicates a rise in criminal cases involving foreign nationals, increasing from 445 cases in 2024 to 522 cases recorded through October 2025.
Several of these cases, including narcotics and transnational crimes, were found to be operating from unofficial accommodations that are difficult for authorities to detect.
Police officials believe the Cakrawasi system will play a key role in improving situational awareness, supporting law enforcement coordination, and enhancing overall public safety in Bali’s tourism areas.