British Gang Mastermind Imprisoned in Bali
A British crypto trader, Gregory Lee Simpson, is facing jail for several years in Bali after being proven to be...
Robbery
Four Foreigners Raided Villa of Former Boss in Bali
Four foreigners robbed an Italian couple at a villa in Seminyak, Bali. Two of the four have since been arrested...
We Was Robbed!
Criminals pretending to be victims of theft are likely to be caught once police get involved. It’s not an unfamiliar...
Man Tied Up in Jakarta Hotel Room for Hours After Being Robbed
31-year-old Fauzi Firdaus was locked in a hotel room in Kuningan, South Jakarta, for hours by a couple who pretended...
Bali Crime Watch: Black Magic Robbery and Police Brutality Reports
Authorities have warned locals and tourists to be wary of an ATM scam in the resort island of Bali after...
Shocking Armed Robbery Deaths Prompt Warnings From Police
Two shocking cases of armed robbery ending in murder have prompted police to warn the public to be aware of...
Rasuna Said Targeted in Spate of Begal Attacks
Busy business district Kuningan has become a favoured spot for thieves late at night....
Foreigners Robbed, Bali Crime Stats Gain Attention
Two Germans were robbed in Bali, as crime on the island continues to rise. Foreigners are advised to take precaution....
Manager Stages Fake Robbery at His Own Mart, Gets Busted
Robberies in convenience stores are common in today's world. But robbing your own store and getting caught red-handed? It can...
Police Chief Orders Shooting of Thieves “On Sight”
Chief of Central Java Police General Condro Kirono has ordered his officers to shoot thieves “on sight” as part of...
Crime Tsunami
It was with a certain amount of self-congratulation that we use to talk of our social evenings in Makassar. We...
For Better or For Worse
Weddings attract a range of scams, from disappearing contract wives to fake proposals and bogus planners. Arab sex tourists have...
Unlucky Charms
It is widely believed in Indonesia that daggers, polished stones and fabrics can be imbued with magical powers that will...
Preying on Prostitutes
A churchgoing keyboardist posed as a playboy and robbed at least 24 high-class prostitutes in four cities, until he made...