British National Arrested in Kuta with 1.4 Kilograms of Cocaine
Feb. 25, 2026
A 53-year-old foreign national from Hong Kong holding British citizenship has been arrested in Kuta, Badung, after police seized more than 1.4 kilograms of cocaine.
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.
Bali Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of Ukrainian Tourist After Viral Ransom Video
Feb. 25, 2026
Bali Police are investigating the reported disappearance of a 28-year-old Ukrainian national identified by the initials IK, following the circulation of a viral video in which he claims to have been kidnapped and demands a ransom of US$10 million.
Seven Bangladeshi Nationals Detained in Bali for Illegal Entry
Feb. 23, 2026
Seven Bangladeshi nationals have been detained in Bali for allegedly entering Indonesia without passing through official immigration checks and without valid travel documents or residence permits.
Five Bangladeshi Nationals Allegedly Held Captive in Buleleng After Job Offer Promise
Feb. 22, 2026
Five Bangladeshi nationals were allegedly held captive at a guesthouse in Pemuteran Village, Buleleng Regency, after being promised employment in Australia by a man identified as N, also known as Babu.
Interpol Red Notice Fugitive Arrested at Bali Airport Over Alleged Human Trafficking Network
Feb. 21, 2026
A joint Indonesian police team has arrested an Interpol Red Notice fugitive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on Saturday (Feb 21, 2026).
Six Foreign Nationals Report Alleged IDR 6.1 Billion Cooperative Deposit Fraud in Sanur
Feb. 21, 2026
Six foreign nationals have filed reports with Bali Police since 2024 over alleged fraud and embezzlement involving a cooperative savings and loan unit in Batursari, Sanur, Denpasar.
Tommy Schaefer Released from Kerobokan Prison After Completing 18-Year Sentence
Feb. 17, 2026
Tommy Schaefer, an American national convicted in the high-profile 2014 “suitcase murder” case in Bali, was officially released from Kerobokan Class IIA Prison at 12:00 WITA on Tuesday (February 17), after completing his 18-year sentence.
Two Bangladeshi Nationals Handed to Immigration After Alleged Job Scam in Tabanan
Feb. 15, 2026
Two Bangladeshi nationals were handed over to immigration authorities after spending four days stranded in Kediri District, Tabanan, allegedly as victims of a labor scam promising jobs in Australia.
Brazilian National Sentenced to 18 Years in Bali Cocaine Smuggling Case
Feb. 13, 2026
A Brazilian national arrested at the International Arrivals Terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport for alleged drug smuggling has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, exceeding the prosecutor’s earlier demand.
Nigerian National Faces Two-Year Sentence Demand in Bali Drug Case
Feb. 12, 2026
A 35-year-old Nigerian national has been demanded a two-year prison sentence by prosecutors after undergoing a series of evidentiary hearings at the Denpasar District Court.