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…
The Amnes Spa salon in Nusa Dua is suspected by the police of providing illegal services involving minors. Despite this, continues to operate.
Spa can serve as a cover for a business involved in organizing prostitution with underage girls. Chief of Bali Law Enforcement Department, Deva Darmadi, has stated that measures are being taken to add…
The Association of Indonesian Tourist Guides (HPI) in Bali is sounding the alarm: Unlicensed foreign tour guides and workers are increasingly active on the island.
According to the head of the association, I Nyoman Nuarta, the situation is getting out of control. Illegal workers undermine Bali’s image, create unfair competition, and even have the potential to pr…
Bali’s Municipal Police (Satpol PP) conducted an operation in central Denpasar aimed at tackling illegal outdoor advertising.
During the operation, officers removed structures that were installed without permission on sidewalks, poles, trees, and other locations. All of them spoiled the appearance, interfered with infrastruc…
The Bali police have once again declared a crackdown on noisy bikes and persistent traffic offenders.
Recently, Denpasar patrols took to the roads to 'warn' reckless drivers. The main targets were illegal street racing and motorcycles with modified 'loud' mufflers (knalpot brong), which have long irri…
The Bali authorities are launching a large-scale cleanup of illegal accommodation and foreigners with overstayed visas. In the first months of 2025, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office managed to open 4…
In December, a large-scale Operation Wirawasada took place across Indonesia — the immigration service simultaneously conducted raids in various regions of the country. Result: 2298 inspections and 220…
Bali is expecting a questionable 'gift' for Christmas. By the decision of Governor Wayan Koster, the island’s main landfill, TPA Suwung, will cease operations on December 23, 2025. It sounds like an e…
At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, an Egyptian national was detained with some very unusual luggage. His suitcase contained 32 live reptiles, packed in bags without ventilation. The foreigner wa…
It seems the era of endless development and the proliferation of uniform mini-markets in Bali is coming to an end. Governor Wayan Koster has moved from words to action and issued two landmark decrees…
