Indonesia: Authorities arrest a suspect for robbery of a foreign national in Badung, Bali, June 24

Event

The police arrested a local for the robbery of an Indian national on Gang Jangkungsari, nearby Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai in Badung Regency, Bali Province, June 24. The attacker was riding a motorcycle and snatched the mobile phone of the victim, at around 18:15 June 24. Authorities then investigated the robbery and detained the suspect near the incident site later that evening.

Context

Crime generally poses a moderate threat in Bali, which hosts millions of tourists per year. Criminal threats in Bali are generally non-violent, such as robbery, scams, and drug trafficking. Foreigners are often targets of theft due to their perceived wealth. Criminal activity is most prevalent in Denpasar, Gianyar, and around popular tourist sites in Kuta within Bali. The June 24 incident highlights the importance of not showing signs of wealth when in public.