Choosing a reliable visa agent is not a formality but one of the key steps when planning a trip. Especially in Bali, where dozens of foreigners have faced severe consequences for trusting unsuitable i…
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The gas case was uncovered by the Denpasar police. A gang of criminals was involved in transferring subsidized gas from 3 kg cylinders into 12 kg and 50 kg containers and then selling it.
The Bali Renters Organization (BRN) received a complaint about the disappearance of 30 rental cars taken by their clients. The thieves used a long-term rental scam—they would rent a car for a month, m…
Authorities at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport have detained an Argentinian woman who arrived on a flight from Dubai after she attempted to smuggle 323.76 grams of cocaine into the country.
In Bali, authorities are seriously tackling villa rental scams. The Bali Villa Rental Manager Association (BVRMA) acknowledges that fraudulent cases have become so numerous that the situation can no l…
The controversy surrounding the closure of PARQ Ubud, also known as the “Russian Village,” continues to unfold. Bali Police Chief, General Inspector Daniel Adityajaya, has announced the launch of an o…
A scandal erupted in Ubud around a money changer on Tegallalang Street. A tourist brought 200 euros — four 50-euro notes — and by the exchange rate should have received Rp3,805,000. However, he was on…
Filming a regular music video at Lake Buyan turned into a scandal for a local blogger. Only once he arrived did he find out that flying a drone or using a professional camera in Bali’s protected areas…









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How to distinguish the real BRImo FSTVL promotion from scams: security tips
Recently, there has been an increase in scams using fake promotions like BRImo FSTVL, leading to an active warning campaign from BRI Bank.