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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.
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.
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.
Feb. 9, 2026
Bali Police have arrested a Turkish national accused of smuggling more than 1.2 kilograms of cocaine through Ngurah Rai International Airport, uncovering what authorities believe to be part of an international drug trafficking network.
Feb. 8, 2026
Bali authorities have arrested a Turkish national at Ngurah Rai International Airport after discovering more than one kilogram of cocaine during an arrival inspection.
Feb. 7, 2026
Bali Police have uncovered and dismantled an online gambling syndicate operating from two rented villas in Bali, arresting dozens of foreign nationals who entered Indonesia under the guise of tourism.
Feb. 5, 2026
Two foreign nationals from the United Kingdom stood trial at the Denpasar District Court on Thursday (February 5, 2026) in a major narcotics case involving cocaine smuggling into Bali.
Feb. 4, 2026
Indonesian immigration authorities have deported a fugitive from the People’s Republic of China, identified by the initials WY (27), from Bali to Guangzhou under strict security escort.
Feb. 1, 2026
Police in Gianyar have arrested a suspect in a violent snatching case that targeted a foreign tourist in the Ubud area, while one accomplice remains at large.
Jan. 30, 2026
The Denpasar District Court has imposed a 20-year prison sentence on a Ukrainian national convicted of smuggling nearly two kilograms of cocaine through Bali’s main international airport, significantly exceeding the original 12-year sentence sought by prosecutors.
Jan. 30, 2026
A foreign national who caused disturbances in the Lovina tourism area, Buleleng, has been transferred from the Singaraja Immigration Office to the Immigration Detention Center (Rudenim) in Denpasar as authorities prepare for his deportation.
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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.
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