Top police officials in Bali have confirmed that nine foreigners wanted in connection with an armed kidnapping, assault, and robbery on 15th December 2024 are believed to still be on the island. On 15th December, a Ukrainian national known by his initials IL was kidnapped by a criminal gang, believed to be from Russia, in …
Crime
Bali Police have confirmed that they have tracked down and arrested an Indonesian national who was found to have stolen the handbag of a tourist who was relaxing on Pererenan Beach on Tuesday, 4th February. Pererenan, in Canggu, was named the coolest neighborhood in the world for 2024, but as tourists enjoy the area, they …
Bali Police have confirmed the arrest of a Russian national believed to be a criminal gang leader. The man was arrested at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in connection with the kidnap and armed robbery of a Ukrainian national and his Indonesian driver on the 15th of December 2024. Communities in Bali have been …
On Monday, 20th January, PARQ Ubud was formally closed down for business after the premises were issued temporary closure notices in November 2024. PARQ Ubud, a well-known residential and creative hub, was closed down by the authorities after it was found to have been developed against a series of business, construction, and environmental regulations. Andrej …
Police in Bali are on the hunt for an online motorcycle taxi driver who sexually assaulted a 33-year-old Chinese tourist on New Year’s Eve. The woman, known by her initials YA, reported the incident to the police, who are now seriously following up on the case. Although the driver is suspected of being an online …
Generally speaking, Bali is an exceptionally safe vacation destination. With street crime, pickpocketing, and scamming comparatively lower than many similarly popular travel destinations worldwide, it’s easy for tourists to feel safe and relaxed on the island. Safe and relaxed as it might be, that doesn’t mean tourists can completely let their guard down. This week, …
Police and crime prevention teams in Canggu have been conducting spot checks to help keep residents and tourists safe. As Canggu has seen a huge rise in the number of tourists visiting the area, and as development has boomed, criminals have been noted to slip through the net. Police are committed to keeping tourists safe …
The authorities in Bali are urging tourists to keep a close eye on their belongings when visiting the island’s most popular beaches. This is because Bali Police have confirmed that there has been a recent rise in the number of tourist robberies at the vacation destination’s busiest resorts. During the vacation high season, Bali always …
Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency has confirmed the arrest of three foreigners who are believed to have been operating a drugs lab in a village just outside of Ubud. The National Narcotics Agency, known as the BNN, has confirmed that Bali has become the primary target for international drug kingpins. This is not the first clandestine …
Bali Police have confirmed to the press that they are yet to track down the man who attacked British tourists in Canggu last Wednesday night. The attacker is said to have hit the young woman over the head, and there is not believed to have been any prior contact or altercation between the attacker and …
Tourists considering driving a motorcycle or a car in Bali must take the time to familiarize themselves with the rules of the road before starting the engine. Leaders on the island have confirmed that tourists who received a driving ticket, even for a minor infringement, risk deportation. The news comes as leaders and top authorities …
Police in Bali have arrested 103 foreigners in a raid on a villa in Tabanan Regency in connection with a huge cybercrime operation. The 103 foreigners are all believed to be connected to a cyber crime network and have been residing in Indonesia illegally and conducting activities that violate their visa conditions. Immigration authorities and …