Canggu is known for being one of the best destinations in the world for digital nomads and backpackers, but it has also attracted more crime. Now it appears that the Bali government is stepping up to help with much needed infrastructure. Over the last two years as Canggu grew in popularity, violent snatchings have become …
Crime
Sara Connor has arrived home in Australia after serving almost four years in a Bali prison over the death of a local police officer. Connor landed at Byron airport last night wearing a face mask and boarded a bus under police guard.The Byron Bay local was given an early release from her five year sentence last …
A 27 year old woman could face up to 15 years in Bali prison after caught allegedly dealing methamphetamine in North Kuta. Ni Kadek Sutarmi born on May 5, 1993 was secured by police in a Denpasar boarding room in possession of 4.84 grams of methamphetamine packaged for sales. Police had received information from the …
A violent phone snatching left a Russian foreigner in tears after they hit her from behind and grabbed her cell phone in Bali. 27-year-old Alena Kartaeva had her iPhone 11 Pro Max snatched from her hand while walking on Jalan Beraban in North Kuta according to police. View this post on Instagram A post shared …
A man who admitted to burning vehicles in Bali has been apprehended saying he was frustrated with the economic situation caused by Covid-19. 25-year-old, Ahmad Baihaqi from Banyuwangi, East Java was apprehended by Denpasar police at his Denpasar boarding house on Wednesday. Ahmad Baihaqi from Banyuwangi, East Java was apprehended by Police after burning vehicles …
4 suspects were arrested in Bali after killing a dog in broad daylight then stealing the carcass and bringing it home for food. The men caused outrage on social media after a video went viral of the violent act. The disturbing video shows a man walk up to a sleeping dog and bashing it with …
A Jimbaran resident has been arrested in possession of 12 sea turtles he was processing for meat sales. I Wayan Kayun was apprehended by police at Jalan Bukit Hijau II Number 1 Banjar Mekar Sari, Jimbaran Village, South Kuta, Badung. Kayun was illegally selling processed meat made from green sea turtles. Head of Bali Police …
Police in Kuta apprehended a foreigner for allegedly stealing gold at a local jewelry store, shortly after he was surrounded and beatean by local residents. “We apprehended a foreign man who is suspected of stealing gold jewelry,” Bagus Nagara Baranacita, who heads Kuta Police’s Crime Investigation Unit, said. 36-year-old Marcus Dorian Price from the United …
A Romanian foreign national is facing 10 years in prison after installing an ATM skimming device on a bank machine in Gianyar, Bali. “The suspect’s name is Olar Madalin, who has been and received by us. The transfer was made via teleconference,” said Head of Denpasar’ Criminal Investigation Section (Kasi Pidum), I Wayan Eka Widanta. …
An ATM worker and two accomplices have been arrested after stealing Rp. 750 Million (US $52,000) from a Bali Bank Machine. Elga Ari Saputra, 28, from Probolinggo, East Java; Heriyanto, 20, from Bogor, West Java, and Rangga Baraccuda, 28, from Sukabumi, West Java were arrested for the crime. 28-year-old ATM worker, Elga Ari Saputra was an …
This week marks 15 years since former Gold Coast beauty student Schapelle Corby was found guilty of importing 4.2kg of marijuana to Bali in a boogie board bag. Schapelle Corby reacts after being found guilty of drug smuggling charges at Denpasar District Court. Credit: MICK TSIKAS/AAP Speaking exclusively to 7NEWS.com.au, Corby said she had made it …
Olivier Jover from France was sentenced to 12 years in Bali prison for importing Cocaine using the mail. The 47-year-old Frenchman was arrested in Bali after a package sent from his home country containing some 22.5g of cocaine arrived at the airport with his address on it, according to authorities. In 2019, Jover was arrested …