The Bali Times

06/08/2025

Disaster in paradise — Fast boat capsized in Bali’s Sanur waters. 2 tourists dead, 1 crew missing. What happened in those final minutes?
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Fast Boat Capsize Bali: Two Chinese tourists killed and one crew missing after boat overturns near Sanur Port.

04/08/2025

A tourist gone rogue in Bali: An Australian man hijacks a local's car, hits two people, and burns the vehicle to ashes. What triggered the rampage? Full story👇

An Australian tourist hijacks a car in Bali, crashes into two locals, and burns the vehicle. Police are investigating the motive.

04/08/2025

Bali Scandal Uncovered!
Two immigration officers allegedly helped a Russian gang extort 27 tourists using deportation threats and forced crypto transfers. Police vow tough action as the case shocks public trust.

BADUNG, Bali – Two Bali immigration officers, Ernest Ezmail and Yopita Barinda Putri, have been arrested for allegedly backing a – Read More...

31/07/2025

The viral Bali money changer theft case takes a shocking twist – police reveal the suspect wasn’t alone. Two tourists staged violent heists worth Rp360M!

29/07/2025

Three British citizens caught smuggling co***ne into Bali have been sentenced to just one year in prison. They were arrested at Ngurah Rai Airport with over a kilogram of co***ne hidden in “Angel Delight” food packages. The case has drawn attention due to the contrast between the crime and the unexpectedly lenient punishment.

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Three British citizens smuggling co***ne to Bali were sentenced to one year in prison by the Denpasar District Court.

28/07/2025

Foreign Man Caught Stealing Rp190M in Kuta

BADUNG, Bali – A foreign man was caught by locals after allegedly stealing money from a money changer in Kuta, Badung, on Sunday (July 27).

A circulating video shows the man shirtless as he was detained by residents, with cash scattered on the street. The stolen money was estimated to be around Rp190 million (approx. US$12,000).

Kuta Police Chief Commissioner Agus Riwayanto Diputra confirmed that the suspect had been taken into custody.
“The suspect has been secured at the police station. We are still collecting further evidence,” Agus said on Sunday.

Police have yet to disclose the suspect’s identity or the full chronology of the theft.
“His identity and other details are still being gathered and will be released later,” Agus added.



https://www.thebalitimes.com/headlines/foreign-man-caught-stealing-rp190m-in-kuta/

26/07/2025

A US$100 promise turned deadly serious! Mzimela was caught smuggling nearly 1 kg of m**h into Bali—while Cindy, who sent her, vanished without a trace!

DENPASAR, Bali – Promised US$100 by Cindy, Mzimela Caught Smuggling M**h in Bali. A South African woman, Lungile Ntombenhle Mzimela – Read More...

25/07/2025

A Brazilian man working for a South African drug syndicate was caught smuggling over 3 kg of co***ne into Bali. He faces the death penalty. BNN is still hunting the recipient. Who is "Tio Paulo"?

Brazilian man caught smuggling 3.08 kg of co***ne into Bali. Linked to South African drug syndicate. Faces death penalty under Indonesia’s narcotics law.

22/07/2025

Over 20 luxury villas in Ubud owned by a Russian expat have been sealed for violating sacred land and zoning laws — built on protected rice fields and too close to a temple, the case is now under criminal investigation. Read the full story for details on the violations, cultural tensions, and ongoing police probe.

Illegal Villas Russian Expat in Ubud sealed for violating sacred zones. Police investigation underway in Bali.

21/07/2025

The child abduction case in Bali involving a British boy has taken a new turn.
Authorities confirm the child was taken out of Bali the same day. His mother fears for his safety. What’s next in this custody battle?

A child abduction case in Bali involves a British boy taken by his father to Jakarta. Police continue the investigation as tensions rise.

17/07/2025

Drug Cartels Are Targeting Bali!
BNN reveals shocking tactics used by foreign dealers—crypto, bots, and secret drop zones. Are Bali's beaches the next Sinaloa turf?

BNN reveals foreign drug syndicates in Bali using blockchain, crypto, and Telegram bots to distribute narcotics via digital drop zones.

15/07/2025

Caught with 244 grams of co***ne... but no death sentence?
An Argentine woman and a Brit face drug charges in Bali—yet prosecutors ask for mercy.
What’s going on behind this sudden softness in Indonesia’s toughest courts?
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Prosecutors in a Bali drug case seek surprisingly light sentences for two foreigners caught with 244g of co***ne. Why the leniency?