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 …
Crime
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 …
An Australian tourist has been left hospitalized after a violent attack in Kuta late last week. The victim, who is on vacation in Bali from his home in Perth, Western Australia, is reportedly attacked during a night out. Lachie Hunt was taken to Bali’s BIMC Hospital to receive treatment for his catastrophic injuries. Hunt has …
The National Narcotics Agency in Bali has successfully intercepted a stash of drugs set for distribution around the island during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. The National Narcotics Agency (BNI) has arrested an Indonesian national in connection with the drugs shipment which arrived on the island from the UK. Bali’s BNN successfully seized 200.76 grams …
Police in Bali has confirmed the arrest and charge of two tourists in Bali. The two tourists, a couple, were arrested by Badung Police for the violent assault of a 31-year-old Philippino woman. The attacker, known by his initials JPA, 36, is believed to have been assisted by his girlfriend, MCO, 25. The couple is …