Police Hunt Group Involved in Violent Assault at Dewi Sri Street, Kuta
Dec. 10, 2025
Police are searching for a group of around 10 individuals involved in a violent assault at a commercial area on Jalan Dewi Sri, Kuta, on Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
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.
18 Foreign Nationals Transferred to Immigration for Further Checks in Alleged Pornography Case
Dec. 6, 2025
Eighteen foreign nationals detained in connection with an alleged pornography case in Badung have been handed over to Immigration authorities for further examination on Friday evening, 5 December. They will undergo immigration questioning while awaiting the results of a cybercrime investigation.
18 Foreign Nationals Detained in Pererenan Studio Raid Over Suspected Pornographic Content Production
Dec. 5, 2025
A joint team from the Badung Police Criminal Investigation Unit and Immigration authorities raided a studio in Pererenan, Mengwi, on Thursday (4 December), detaining 18 foreign nationals allegedly involved in producing explicit content.
Russian Influencer “Mr. Terimakasih” Denies Claims His Bali Kidnapping Case Was Staged
Dec. 4, 2025
Russian influencer Sergei Domogatskii, widely known as Mr. Terimakasih, has publicly responded to circulating allegations that his reported kidnapping in Bali was fabricated. Speaking in an online press conference on Thursday, 4 December 2025, he firmly rejected claims that the incident was orchestrated.
International Pickpocketing Syndicate Targeting Tourists in Ubud Dismantled by Gianyar Police
Dec. 3, 2025
Police in Gianyar have uncovered an international pickpocketing network operating across several busy tourist areas in Ubud. Ten suspects, foreign nationals and Indonesians, were arrested, along with evidence linking them to a series of thefts targeting visitors from Korea and China.
Ukrainian Woman Goes on Trial in Bali for Attempted Smuggling of 2 kg of Narcotics
Dec. 2, 2025
A 20-year-old Ukrainian woman, Kateryna Vakarova, stood trial at the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday, 2 December, after authorities accused her of attempting to smuggle two kilograms of narcotics into Bali via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
French National Arrested in Canggu for Alleged Distribution of Cocaine and Liquid Cannabis
Dec. 1, 2025
A 35-year-old French national, identified as Q.A.A.S, was detained in Canggu, North Kuta, for allegedly distributing cocaine and liquid cannabis across Badung Regency. The case developed after police inspected his accommodation at The Jineng Bali Villa in Cemagi, Mengwi.