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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.
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.
Jan. 21, 2026
Indonesian authorities have officially handed over Costinel-Cosmin Zuleam, a Romanian national listed on an Interpol Red Notice, following his arrest in Kerobokan, Badung. The suspect is accused of involvement in a premeditated murder and severe torture case in Romania.
Jan. 16, 2026
Indonesian police, working with Interpol, have arrested a Romanian national wanted for a violent crime in his home country. The suspect, Costinel Sosmin Zuleam (33), was detained in the Kerobokan area of North Kuta, Badung Regency, on Thursday (January 15).
Dec. 19, 2025
Bali Police have introduced a real-time web-based monitoring system to strengthen oversight of foreign nationals staying on the island, as concerns grow over the rapid spread of unlicensed tourist accommodations and related public safety risks.
Police in Nusa Penida are investigating the discovery of partial human remains that washed ashore on the beach in front of Rumah Marta, Ceningan, Lembongan Village, on Tuesday (Feb 24).
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.
Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) officers in Badung Regency have summoned the investor of a condotel project in Cemagi Village, Mengwi District, for a second time on Tuesday (Feb 24), instructing the developer to adjust the building to comply with its approved construction permit.
Heavy rainfall continued across Bali on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026), with provincial disaster authorities reporting widespread impacts in multiple regions.