inp.polri.go.id - Denpasar. Police arrested two Saudi Arabian nationals suspected of involvement in the stabbing of two online motorcycle taxi drivers and a security guard at a hotel project in South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali.

The Head of Public Relations for the Bali Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Ariasandy, confirmed in Denpasar on Wednesday that the incident occurred early Tuesday (10/27/2026) at around 2:25 a.m.

The incident report was received via the 110 emergency call at 2:49 a.m.

"Based on initial witness statements, the incident began when three foreign nationals were removed by security officers from a nightclub for allegedly disturbing other patrons," said Sandy.

After leaving the venue, a dispute ensued between the foreign nationals and several online motorcycle taxi drivers who were waiting for orders nearby.

"The altercation is believed to have culminated in the stabbing, which resulted in the injuries of three Indonesian citizens," he said.

The three victims, identified as JKN and EBG, worked as motorcycle taxi drivers, and KD, a security guard at a hotel project near the scene.

JKN suffered a stab wound to the right side of his abdomen, while EBG and KD suffered stab wounds to the left side of their backs.

Police arrested two foreign nationals suspected of involvement in the case: AMA, a 29-year-old man, and FMA, a 35-year-old man.

Police are still investigating the case to further investigate the roles of each suspect and to fully uncover the chronology of events.

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