A 43-year-old Japanese citizen, Naoyuki Takeda, was detained in Kuta for possession of marijuana. The foreigner, who arrived on Bali more than a year ago on a tourist visa, purchased the banned substa…
After nearly four years behind bars in Kerobokan prison, Denis Pedant, the infamous troll of the Russian-speaking community in Bali, has finally regained his freedom.
In this exclusive interview, Pedant shares insights into his journey from riding the waves to incarceration; his experiences surviving in prison; and his thoughts on karma, Eastern European-style.
Tourists can now face real prison time for posts criticizing Indonesian culture, laws, or local residents. The same applies to publications related to violence, drugs, and nudity.
A 49-year-old Australian citizen, Jessica Clare White, has been sentenced to three months in prison in Bali after verbally abusing two veterinarians at BVC — Bali Veterinary Clinic Pererenan, located…
Australian citizen Vanessa Louise Crimmins was sentenced to eight months in prison for stealing a laptop at Popular Deli supermarket in Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta, Badung on October 30, 2024.
“Prison sentence for an expired visa,”
“20 years in prison for illegal immigrants,” and “life imprisonment for overstaying” — such alarming headlines appeared in English-language media in Bali recently, causing widespread panic, including…
In the airport, there is a huge sign that says: «Death penalty for drug trafficking».
More than fifty people are awaiting the death penalty in Kerobokan prison in Bali. Among them are men and women, including a well-known Australian woman. There is also a man who was caught in the 90s…
This news can definitely be called sensational! Indonesia, where any form of gambling is met with serious punishment, including significant prison terms, is considering building the country’s first ca…
The Indonesian government has approved a Presidential agreement to repatriate the five remaining members of the notorious "Bali Nine" to Australia, marking a significant shift in their life sentences.
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…
