Two Thai women convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into Bali have escaped a possible death sentence on the Indonesian holiday island after a court sentenced them to 16 years in jail. The district court in Bali’s capital Denpasar said Kasarin Khamkhao and Sanicha Maneetes — a janitor and an operator of a motorcycle rental shop in …
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Two men were severely beaten for allegedly driving with a very loud muffler in Denpasar. 21-year old Ahmad Shidik Pratama and 29-year-old Rahman Yanuar Risky were driving their motorcycle in Denpasar when three men allegedly stopped them and assaulted them because of the loud exhaust. One of the victims was rushed to hospital after suffering …
Bali police are hunting for a suspect that disposed the carcass of a dead pig into the river near the villages of Bakas and Getakan in Klungkung. The Regency Government, through the Klungkung Agriculture Office, said that a foul-smelling pig carcass that was thrown in the river was deliberately discarded by unscrupulous residents. “Yes, I …
To many Singaporeans, Bali brings to mind beautiful beaches, resorts nestled in padi fields and streets lined with hipster cafes. But for Desmond Tan, the popular holiday destination now holds another memory for him: It was where he recently got robbed. The Mediacorp actor flew to the island on Mar 4 (Wed) to attend a …
27 year old Stacey Serrano and her boyfriend became the victims of a violent robbery in the popular tourism hot spot of Canggu, Bali. The San Francisco couple were traveling on their motorbike at 11:30 pm on Tuesday night when a black motorcycle pulled up beside them. The perpatrator grabbed Serrano’s purse causing both motorbikes …
A 16-year-old female that took her own life Friday night at the Titit Karaoke café in Bali is suspected to be victim of human trafficking. The body of the teenager was discovered at the Titit café in Banyupoh Village, Gerokgak by staff members. Head of Public Relations of Buleleng Police Station, Iptu Gede Sumarjaya confirmed …
A tourist from the United States was apprehended by locals in South Kuta after going for a jog on Bali’s day of silence. The unidentified man allegedly left his villa while Balinese Hindus were observing Nyepi, which is a day of fasting, silence and meditation. All citizens on the island are required to stay inside …
The four men suspected of beating an alleged helmet thief to death in Kuta have been arrested. Three of the suspects arrested were village security officers. I Wayan Mahendra, I Wayan Widarta, and Wayan Suranta and a civilian, I Wayan Kuasa, could face up to 12 years in prison for their roles in the death …
A business operating in a building behind a two meter high, red steel gate that was allegedly rented for sexual activities has been closed in Banyuning, North Bali. Residents became upset with the operations of the unlicensed business that illegally opened in an abdononed building. The cafe known as Warung Tuak Karisma was allegedly renting …
The case against the former Human Resources Manager of Sky Garden has been transferred to the Prosecutor’s office. Investiagtors from the Denpasar police and child protection unit have completed their investigation and have handed over all findings to the Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday. Putu Gede Ambara Sadewa is charged with the alleged sexual harassement …
A Principal of one of the elementary schools in North Kuta, Badung, with the initials IWS was arrested by the Badung Regional Police for the alleged sexual abuse of a student. His wife, who is also a teacher was arrested at their home in the Dalung Permai Housing Complex in Kuta on Saturday (22/2). The …
A New Zealand man is being held by police in Bali after being found with almost 5000 prescription pills in his possession. Thomas Michael Daly, 38, is intellectually disabled and had a doctor’s certificate for the medicine. The amount had been a year’s supply for Daly’s trip through Asia. Authorities say it’s the biggest seizure …