Bali Governor Forms Task Force to Tackle Illegal Foreign-Owned Businesses
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has launched a multi-agency task force to investigate and crack down on illegal business activities run by foreigners on the island. Learn more.
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Criminal
Immigration Office Secured 23 Troublesome Foreigners in Bali Becik Operation
The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) through the Directorate General of Immigration has successfully secured 23 troublesome foreigners (WNA) in Operation Bali Becik at 62 lodgings in the Bali region.
Criminal
Two Russians Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Online Prostitution in Bali
Two Russianswere sentenced to 10 months in prison by the Denpasar District Court for involvement in an international online prostitution ring operating in Bali. Learn more.
National
Bali Police Uncover 56 Thuggery Cases in 8 Days
The Bali Regional Police uncovered 56 cases of thuggery during an eight-day special operation, targeting activities like extortion, illegal parking, and robbery. Learn more.
Criminal
Two Russian Drug Ring Accomplices Arrested in Bali, 49.18 Meth Confiscated
The Bali Province National Narcotics Agency (BNN) uncovered a Russian drug ring involving two Kazakh nationals GT (28) and IM (35).
National
Governor Wayan Koster Stressed No Thugs Allowed Under the Guise of Mass Organizations
Bali Governor Wayan Koster emphasized that his party does not want to allow the presence of thugs under the guise of community organizations (ormas) in Bali.
Criminal
BNN Bali Arrests Two Kazakh Men in Russian Drug Syndicate Bust
Bali’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) arrested two Kazakh men for their alleged role in a Russian-run international drug syndicate. Learn more.
National
Body of Jordanian Man Found After Five Days Missing in Bali Waters
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) in Bali has recovered on Saturday (10/5/2025) the body of a Jordanian man, who was swept away while swimming at Batu Belig Beach five days ago. Learn more.
National
Bali Highlights There is No Need for Outside Community Organization for Security
Bali Vice Governor I Nyoman Giri Prasta emphasized that there is no need for community organizations from outside Bali to guard Bali.
National
Power Restoration in Bali Underway Following Island-Wide Blackout: State Secretary
Following a major power outage in Bali on Friday (2/5/2025), State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi confirmed that electricity restoration efforts are ongoing and being conducted in stages with a focus on safety and system stability. Learn more.
National
Bali Deports American Tourist Over Clinic Rampage
Bali immigration Office have deported 27-year-old American tourist Mitchell McMahon after he vandalized a health clinic in Pecatu, Badung, Bali, endangering other patients. Read more.
Culture
Bali Governor Rejects Two-Child Policy to Preserve Local Culture
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has rejected the national two-child family planning, better-known locally as KB, policy, to sustain the island’s unique cultural heritage. Read more.
