Bali’s Tourism Task Force and partner authorities have been tasked with completing 100 immigration control operations every month for the rest of the year. This involves investigating foreigners suspected of breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. The Tourism Task Force and their partners in the Bali Police, Cibil Service, and Immigration have even been …
Crime
Immigration officials in Bali have confirmed the successful deportation of an Indian national who was found guilty of stealing high-value items from British tourists on the island. The criminal investigation and deportation operation came as part of the mandate by the Bali Becik Task Force. Officials from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport confirmed …
An Australian woman, who arrived in Bali for a holiday, has come forward to warn fellow tourists about a weird new trend. After finding a mysterious item in her luggage shortly after arriving on the island, she took to social media to see if anyone else had ever experienced something similar. The couple shared their …
Tourists arriving in Bali are being warned to keep an extra close eye on their baggage after two Algerian men were arrested for theft at the airport. Police and security forces in Bali operate around-the-clock surveillance at Bali Airport, and it is considered safe. Airport arrival areas all around the world sadly naturally attract opportunistic …
A Russian couple who claim to be the victims of a violent robbery in Bali have taken to social media to raise awareness of their case. While the incident is being handled by police in Bali, Yuri Boitsov and his girlfriend have shared their story online. They have CCTV footage that shows four men, three …
A French national in Bali has been arrested by police after raiding an Alfamart with a crowbar and stealing IDR 35 million (USD 2,295) in cash. The man, who is known by his initials JRM, was apprehended by South Kuta Police after he raided the Alfamart mini supermarket on Jalan Kurusetra in the resort area …
Police in Bali have announced the arrest of a 39-year-old man from Belarus. The man, known by his initials IZ, was arrested on Saturday, 18th February, for possession of narcotics. IZ is believed to have been residing in Bali for the majority of the last three years, working online as a computer programmer. Police arrested …
An Australian father of one has allegedly been killed during a family holiday in Bali. Troy Johnston from Perth is reported to have been killed during an altercation with a local man during the early hours of Thursday morning. Police in Bali have issued a public statement regarding the arrest of a 20-year-old Indonesian man …
Canggu residents have come to the aid of a tourist who had her phone and bag snatched by two young thieves on Tuesday 14th, February. Videos of the scene quickly circulated on social media and local WhatsApp groups. The two young men, known by their initials FB and RK are 23 and 21, respectively. After …
Authorities in Bali have announced the successful arrest of Antonio Strangio, who has been on the run from Interpol for over six years. Strangio was arrested at Bali Airport on 3rd February. Though he claimed to be visiting Bali for a holiday, the dual Italian-Australian citizen was arrested as stipulated in his Red Notice from …
Bali Police have announced the successful arrest of an airport porter who was found to have stolen IDR 5 million (USD 332) of cash from a tourist’s luggage. The porter was found in possession of the cash at the time of his arrest. Police broke the news on Sunday, 5th February, after questioning the theft …
In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that an Australian tourist, who was taken to the hospital with severe injuries after a suspected violent attack, had actually experienced a motorcycle crash as a result of drunk driving. Friends of Lachlan’ Lachie’ Hunt had set up a fundraiser to help cover his rising …