Bali is a beautiful Indonesian island known for its picturesque landscapes, rich culture, and friendly locals. It has long been a popular destination for travelers from around the world. Among the vis…
The soft sunny climate and radiant smiles of the Balinese hide the dark side of life on the paradise island — the activities of armed groups attacking foreigners.
The sacred island of freedom, safety, and Gods — that’s how Bali is often described. Living and vacationing here is indeed relatively safe. The levels of street crime, pickpocketing, and fraud are com…
In Bali, crime rates are very low, and I haven't heard of any bike thefts in many years. However, according to Murphy's Law, if something can happen, it might!
As Bali braces for a significant rise in tourists during the Christmas and New Year holiday season, police are ramping up efforts to ensure safety and comfort. Additional police patrols will be deploy…
Police have arrested two men involved in stealing and selling stolen motorbikes from Bali to Lombok and Sumbawa. The suspects, Indonesian citizens AW (27 years old) and AM (44 years old), are in custo…
A heightened sense of justice, present in some locals, almost led to a fatal incident. Muzamil Fadli, a 42-year-old Indonesian man, was severely beaten by a mob that took the law into their own hands.
The Bali Police Criminal Investigation Department has announced that an Australian couple has been named suspects in a prostitution case. The foreigners, identified by the initials MJLG and LJLG, are…
Bali Police Inspector General Daniel Aditya Jaya has revealed which foreign nationals were most frequently involved in crimes in the province in 2024. According to the report, Americans topped the lis
One of Bali’s nightclubs may face a court summons for blasphemy after an incident that sparked outrage within the island’s Hindu community. In Indonesia, blasphemy is a serious legal matter—even the f…
New details have surfaced in the media about a truly gangster-like story that recently unfolded in Bali. We previously reported on the high-profile case involving extortion and kidnapping, and the lat…
Indonesian authorities have detained over one hundred foreign nationals. This large-scale operation was conducted by the Bali Becik unit, a special division of the immigration service focused on monit…
