Swiss Tourist Named Suspect Over Offensive Nyepi Post in Bali
Mar. 22, 2026
Bali Police have named a Swiss national, identified as LAZ, as a suspect following an offensive social media post targeting Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence.
Crime
Criminal cases and law enforcement activity in Bali and Indonesia, including arrests, investigations, and court proceedings with verified public relevance. Reporting is based on confirmed information from police and judicial authorities.
Russian Embassy Responds After Bali Drug Lab Bust, Reaffirms Support for Law Enforcement
Mar. 18, 2026
The Russian Embassy in Indonesia has responded to a recent drug laboratory case in Bali involving Russian nationals, emphasizing its commitment to supporting law enforcement and anti-narcotics efforts.
Online Driver Cleared in Bali Viral Porn Video Case After Police Arrest Foreign Suspects
Mar. 18, 2026
An online motorcycle taxi driver in Bali has been cleared of involvement in a viral pornography case after police confirmed that three foreign nationals were responsible for producing the video.
Two Foreign Suspects Caught at Bali Airport in Porn Video Case, Police Reveal Arrest Timeline
Mar. 17, 2026
Police in Badung have detailed the arrest timeline of three foreign nationals involved in a viral pornography video case filmed at a villa in Pererenan, Mengwi, including the interception of two suspects at Bali’s international airport.
Three Foreign Nationals Arrested in Bali Over Viral Pornography Video Filmed in Villa
Mar. 17, 2026
Police in Badung have arrested three foreign nationals linked to the production and distribution of a pornographic video filmed at a villa in Pererenan, Mengwi, after the footage circulated widely on social media.
Police Arrest Two Snatch Thieves Targeting Foreign Tourists in Bali
Mar. 16, 2026
Police in Klungkung Regency have arrested two suspected snatch thieves believed to have targeted foreign tourists in several areas across Bali.
Dutch–Russian Couple Challenges Charges in Bali Cannabis Cultivation Case
Mar. 10, 2026
A Dutch–Russian couple facing trial in Bali for alleged hydroponic cannabis cultivation returned to court on Tuesday (March 10) at the Denpasar District Court, where one of the defendants formally challenged the prosecution’s charges.
Italian Tourist Seriously Injured After Alleged Assault Near Legian Bridge in Kuta
Mar. 9, 2026
An Italian tourist was found seriously injured beneath a bridge in the Legian area of Kuta early Saturday morning after an alleged altercation with two individuals, according to initial reports from local witnesses.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Filming Woman in Airport Restroom at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport
Mar. 8, 2026
Police have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with an electronic-based sexual violence case that occurred inside a women’s restroom at the international terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.
Lawmaker Urges Bali Villa Owners to Increase Monitoring After Drug Lab Case
Mar. 8, 2026
Indonesian lawmaker Nyoman Parta has urged villa and tourism accommodation owners in Bali to strengthen monitoring of their properties following the recent discovery of a clandestine drug laboratory operated by foreign nationals in Gianyar.