Several incidents involving foreigners are once again being discussed in Bali. The authorities speak of 'zero tolerance' for offenders, while locals actively share videos and comments on social media.
North Kuta police have detained an Australian national with the initials WRJ. According to the investigation, in a highly intoxicated state, he stole a Toyota Avanza belonging to a security guard and later set it on fire. The owner estimated the damage at 160 million rupiah.
It all started around 01:30 on Batu Belig Street near 'The Club Bali': the troublemaker attacked the security guards; one of them, 51-year-old I Ketut Widjaya Kusuma, ran out of the car to the noise and, fearing for his safety, retreated, leaving the keys in the ignition. The foreigner got behind the wheel and drove off. A motorcycle chase was unsuccessful; the car was later found burned in Denpasar. The offender, residing at 'Eden The Residence at the Sea' villa and previously having conflicts with the staff, was apprehended at the residence. He is charged with assault, theft, and property destruction; the immigration service is preparing deportation.
Another video quickly spread on the network: a tourist was riding a motorcycle without a helmet on the Bali Mandara toll road. According to PT Jasamarga Bali Tol's representative Wayan Purwajaya, toll gate staff tried to stop him, but he ignored the warnings and was wearing headphones. The offender was identified and called to the traffic police, where he was explained the rules and held accountable.
Simultaneously, the police confirmed the arrest of a 44-year-old Canadian citizen suspected of fraud in renting a villa. In April, he signed a one-year contract—from May 1, 2025, to May 1, 2026—for 5,035,000,000 rupiah, to be paid in two installments. According to the prosecutor, payments were to be made to Nurhariyani's account. The foreigner provided documents for transfers totaling 209,420 Canadian dollars; however, the name and address of the recipient were incorrect, and no funds were on the BCA account. Despite this, he lived in the villa from May 1 to May 14, 2025. All transfer confirmations were deemed fake; the detainee is held in Kerobokan Class IIA prison until trial.
Last month, the police arrested two foreigners from Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in connection with the theft of 191 million rupiah from currency exchange couriers: they were tracked down after a chase through the streets of Kuta.
Against this background, Bali Governor Wayan Koster reiterated a strict stance towards violators: 'We will show no lenience. Deportation is a lesson and a warning to all foreign tourists: obey the law, respect the culture and local wisdom of Bali.'
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