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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 …

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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 …

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The coronavirus has dropped hotel occupancy by 60-80% in the tourist hotspots of Kuta, Legian and Nusa Dua. Chinese tourists make up a large majority of the tourists in these areas. After the government temporarily halted flights from China, Deputy Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati explained that the hospitality business in Bali …

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A fire broke out at the Trans Studio Mall in Denpasar, Bali on Wednesday night in a restaurant kitchen.  The mall was quickly evacuated while employees were seen battling the fire in a restaurant kitchen in the food court. No injuries have been reported at this time.  View this post on Instagram A post shared …

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The Ngurah Rai Bypass underpass in Tuban, Kuta came into the local authorities spotlight on Monday afternoon when unknown persons painted the walls with various graffiti drawings. The National Road Construction Board, who keeps the Bypass maintained, have been gathering information and say that they are ready to report the incident to the police. Commitment …

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Two Bulgarian men have been arrested by Bali police after running a skimming operation in Kuta. The two men arrested add another blow to the Bulgarian organized crime syndicate that has been operating in Bali.  Teodor Stepanov Petrov and Kamen Sevdalinov were taken down by police after several banks reported suspicious devices that had been …

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A man charged with snatching phones from tourists in Kuta has escaped from Bali jail. Denpasar Police Chief Senior Commissioner Ruddi Setiawan acknowledged the negligence of his officers when 21-year-old I Wayan Ngongek escaped from the Kuta Police on Monday through a back door at the station.  The suspect who was in custody initially complained …

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Alarge fire broke out Sunday night at a boarding house located on the Ngurah Rai Bypass road.  The fire started around 8:00 pm on the second floor of the building. All 18 rooms of the boarding house were completely destroyed in the blaze.  Shocking video of the massive blaze appeared on social media shortly after …

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Three money changer locations have been shut down by local authorities after multiple compaints were received by tourists that had been scammed.  All three operations were located in Legian and had their exchange boards and operational equipment confiscated.  (Image: Indonesian Expat) Many tourists don’t even realize when they’ve been scammed and those that do, rarely …

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Badung District in Bali Province, has set a target of attracting some 6.2 million foreign tourists during 2020. “So in 2020, based on the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) we set a target of 6.2 million people. That target is very moderate for us to achieve,” I Made Badra, the Head of the Badung Tourism …

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