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South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Fear of ‘mafia-style syndicates' in Bali grows amid spike in crimes by foreigners
A surge in foreigner-linked crime has raised fears that Bali may turn into a 'killing ground' for drug traffickers and organised crime groups, as officials and residents warn that efforts to boost mass tourism are eroding public safety and inviting the wrong kind of visitors to the Indonesian island. Advertisement Bali police recorded a 16 per cent rise in crimes involving foreigners last year – from 194 cases in 2023 to 226 in 2024 – with 108 such incidents logged between January and June of this year, according to local news outlet The Bali Sun. Local politician Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih attributed the issue to an influx of low-budget travellers staying long-term in unlicensed accommodations that have proliferated since the Covid-19 pandemic. 'The quality of tourists coming to Bali is decreasing,' Agung said as quoted by The Guardian. 'This is due to the rapid growth of illegal homestays, which allows low-budget foreigners to stay longer in Bali.' A police officer walks past the villa in Bali where Australian national Zivan Radmanovic was shot dead and another man injured, on June 15. Photo: AFP More than 60,000 visitors arrive on the island each day, which has a population of 4.2 million. Last year, Indonesia's most visited island welcomed over 6.3 million foreign tourists, and the provincial government hopes to surpass that figure by attracting 6.5 million this year. Advertisement But the pressure from such volumes is mounting, say locals, who fear that rapid growth without adequate controls is attracting criminal elements.
Washington Post
18-06-2025
- Washington Post
Indonesian police detain 3 Australian men suspected of killing a fellow national in Bali
DENPASAR, Indonesia — Indonesian police say they are detaining three suspects for murder after an Australian tourist was shot to death at a villa in the resort island of Bali. 'We have successfully arrested three suspects last night,' Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya told reporters in Denpasar, the provincial capital. 'The three suspects are Australian men and they are now being held and questioned for further investigation,' he said.
CNA
18-06-2025
- CNA
Indonesian police arrest 3 Australians over shooting in Bali that killed 1
Indonesian police arrested three Australian suspects on Tuesday (Jun 17) for allegedly shooting and killing a man in Bali and injuring another on Saturday (Jun 14). Both victims were also Australian. Police have yet to give a motive for the crime but added that a further suspect could be the mastermind.
West Australian
17-06-2025
- West Australian
Indonesian police have arrested two people over the Bali shooting of Melbourne men Zivan Radmanovic and Sanar Ghanim
Indonesian police have arrested two people over the shooting of two Australians in Bali that killed Melbourne man Zivan Radmanovic. Mr Radmanovic, 32, was shot dead at a villa at the Badung Regency north of Kuta on Saturday. His wife was in the villa but not physically injured. A second Melbourne man Sanar Ghanim, 34, was also shot during the attack. An image shows Mr Ghanim being tended to by paramedics while his feet and face are covered in blood. Media organisation Nusa Bali reported one of the alleged offenders was arrested in Jakarta, while another person was captured abroad and was being taken to the Indonesian capital. Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo held a press conference in Bali on Tuesday at the Jembrana Police Headquarters. 'Regarding the shooting involving Australian citizens, I have received a report from the Bali Police Chief. One suspect has been secured in Jakarta, and another is on the way from overseas,' the police chief told media. 'A more detailed statement will be released by Bali Police. 'What I can say for now is that this case was solved through co-operation between our Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), Immigration, and the Australian Federal Police (AFP),' he added. General Sigit did not release any information about identity of the alleged shooters, but told media Bali Regional Police would provide more detailed information. It was reported there were two alleged offenders who might be Australian and the gunmen used firearms during the attack. It was not clear what the motive was behind the attack which is being investigated by authorities. More to come
Perth Now
16-06-2025
- Perth Now
Police arrest gunman in connection with deadly Bali shooting
A man has been taken into custody in Bali in connection with the ambush shooting of Australians Zivan Radmanovic and Sanar Ghanim. The suspected gunman is helping officers with their enquiries at Badung Police Station as they investigate the fatal shooting of Mr Radmanovic, 32, and the wounding of Mr Ghanim, 34. It is believed that a second man remains on the run. A Bali Police spokesperson confirmed an arrest was made at 3am local time, The Daily Telegraph reported. 'Yes, one alleged perpetrator has been arrested,' the source revealed. A man has been arrested following a shooting on two Australians in Bali. Credit: AAP Two masked gunmen forced their way into a villa in Bali's Badung district on Saturday, opening fire and killing Mr Radmanovic while he was in the bathroom. His wife, Jazmyn Gourmdeas, reportedly remained hidden beneath bed covers as the attack unfolded. Gourdeas Jazmyn and her husband Zivan Radmanovic. Facebook Credit: Supplied Mr Ghanim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, is recovering from his injuries and is expected to be approached by investigators today. Mr Ghanim shares a child with Danielle Stephens, daughter of underworld figure Roberta Williams. The Daily Telegraph reported that Mr Ghanim has connections in Middle Eastern organised crime, raising suspicions that the incident may be part of a broader underworld dispute. More to come...
