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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.
Jan. 13, 2026
An Indonesian prosecutor has demanded a 12-year prison sentence for a Ukrainian national accused of smuggling cocaine through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Jan. 9, 2026
The Denpasar District Court has sentenced a Peruvian national, Natalia Sofia Baca Cordova, to 11 years in prison and imposed a fine of IDR 2 billion for smuggling more than 1.4 kilograms of cocaine and dozens of ecstasy tablets into Bali.
Jan. 6, 2026
Police in Karangasem have arrested two suspected street snatch thieves believed to have operated across multiple regencies in Bali and frequently targeted foreign tourists. The arrests end a manhunt that lasted more than two months.
Jan. 6, 2026
Testimony presented at the Denpasar District Court has revealed that the fatal shooting of Australian national Zivan Radmanovic at a private villa in Bali was not a spontaneous crime, but part of a planned operation allegedly directed by an unidentified mastermind.
Dec. 26, 2025
A 40-year-old French national identified as PBE has again come under police attention in Nusa Penida, following a report that he failed to return a rented motorcycle and had accumulated unpaid rental fees for 10 days.
Dec. 25, 2025
A 40-year-old French national, identified by the initials PBE, was briefly detained by local residents after allegedly taking several ceramic jars from a traditional cemetery (setra) in Suana Village.
Dec. 19, 2025
Street crime has again raised concerns in Seminyak, after an Indian tourist couple became victims of a necklace snatching incident on Jalan Kunti I, Kuta, Badung, on Thursday night (December 18, 2025) at around 10:30 p.m. WITA.
Dec. 16, 2025
The Denpasar District Court has acquitted a German national charged in a major ecstasy drug case, ruling that prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support the allegations.
Dec. 13, 2025
Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, has once again drawn public attention following the circulation of an explicit video allegedly recorded at the iconic tourist destination.
Dec. 11, 2025
Immigration authorities in Bali have confirmed that a British adult content creator, identified as TEB (Bonnie Blue, 26), along with three other foreign men, violated Indonesian immigration rules by producing commercial content while staying in Bali on a visa on arrival (VoA).
Ogoh-ogoh are giant effigies paraded through villages across Bali on the night before Nyepi. This tradition, held during Pengerupukan, symbolizes the purification of negative forces and has become one of the island’s most visually striking cultural events.
The Bali Provincial Government has released the official Calendar of Events 2026, outlining cultural festivals, sports events, exhibitions, and public activities scheduled throughout the year.
Nyepi is Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed as the Saka New Year by Balinese Hindus. Marked by a complete pause in public activity across the island, Nyepi reflects deep cultural values of reflection, balance, and harmony with nature.
Kuta Beach is one of Bali’s most well-known coastal destinations, offering easy access, a long shoreline, and a key role in the island’s tourism history.
Indonesia requires foreign visitors to meet specific passport validity rules before entry. This guide explains the minimum validity requirements, common mistakes, and what travelers should check before visiting Indonesia.
Kelingking Beach is one of Bali’s most recognizable natural landmarks, known for its dramatic cliff formation and sweeping ocean views. This guide explains where it is, how to get there, what to expect on site, and important safety tips for visitors.