Ukrainian Robbed by Armed Group in Bali, Crypto Assets Worth Rp3.4 Billion SeizedIndonesia ExpatJanuary 31, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 31, 20250A Ukrainian citizen claimed to be the victim of a robbery in Ungasan, South Kuta District, Badung Regency. The victim,...
Robbery Gang Sentenced To Five Years in Prison in BaliIndonesia ExpatAugust 10, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 10, 20220The Denpasar District Court has tried two foreigners for a robbery that took place in Kuta, Bali on Tuesday 9th...
British Gang Mastermind Imprisoned in BaliIndonesia ExpatMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMay 16, 2022May 16, 20220A British crypto trader, Gregory Lee Simpson, is facing jail for several years in Bali after being proven to be...
Four Foreigners Raided Villa of Former Boss in BaliIndonesia ExpatDecember 29, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 29, 20210Four foreigners robbed an Italian couple at a villa in Seminyak, Bali. Two of the four have since been arrested...
We Was Robbed!Kenneth YeungFebruary 13, 2019 by Kenneth YeungFebruary 13, 20190Criminals 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 RobbedIndonesia ExpatMay 31, 2018May 31, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMay 31, 2018May 31, 2018031-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 ReportsIndonesia ExpatAugust 18, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 18, 20170Authorities 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 PoliceIndonesia ExpatJune 14, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 14, 2017November 11, 20210Two 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 AttacksIndonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 20210Busy business district Kuningan has become a favoured spot for thieves late at night....
Foreigners Robbed, Bali Crime Stats Gain AttentionSharon HambaliMarch 25, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 25, 20170Two 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 BustedNadya Joy AdorJanuary 19, 2017January 20, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorJanuary 19, 2017January 20, 20170Robberies 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’Nadya Joy AdorOctober 9, 2016June 14, 2024 by Nadya Joy AdorOctober 9, 2016June 14, 20240Chief of Central Java Police General Condro Kirono has ordered his officers to shoot thieves “on sight” as part of...
Crime TsunamiKeimmy XuNovember 3, 2014August 8, 2017 by Keimmy XuNovember 3, 2014August 8, 20170It was with a certain amount of self-congratulation that we use to talk of our social evenings in Makassar. We...
For Better or For WorseKenneth YeungSeptember 22, 2014August 8, 2017 by Kenneth YeungSeptember 22, 2014August 8, 20170Weddings attract a range of scams, from disappearing contract wives to fake proposals and bogus planners. Arab sex tourists have...
Unlucky CharmsKenneth YeungJune 2, 2014September 5, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJune 2, 2014September 5, 20170It is widely believed in Indonesia that daggers, polished stones and fabrics can be imbued with magical powers that will...
Preying on ProstitutesKenneth YeungDecember 2, 2013August 16, 2017 by Kenneth YeungDecember 2, 2013August 16, 20172 A churchgoing keyboardist posed as a playboy and robbed at least 24 high-class prostitutes in four cities, until he made...