Police probe Danish woman’s death at Buleleng home

Buleleng — Police in Buleleng, northern Bali, are investigating the death of a Danish woman who was found at a house in the coastal tourism area of Kalibukbuk on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, according to local media reports and police statements.

Local outlet The Bali Media reported that a Danish national was discovered dead at a residence in Buleleng and that police had opened an investigation into the case, citing information from Buleleng Police.

Further details published by another Bali-based news organisation, citing Buleleng Police public relations officer Iptu Yohana Rosalin Diaz, identify the woman as 53-year-old Maja Miriam, a Danish citizen who had been living alone at a house in the Perumahan Puri Dolphin area of Banjar Dinas Banyualit, Kalibukbuk, Buleleng.

According to that report, the body was found on the house terrace at around 11:00 WITA by a worker from the local water utility who had come to check the meter.

Police examination

The media report quoting police states that officers from Polres Buleleng responded to the scene and conducted an examination, assisted by forensic medical personnel.

Preliminary findings, as reported by police through the local media, indicate that Miriam was found in a sitting position with a rope around her neck, with no signs of violence on other parts of her body.

Based on the scene examination and early forensic assessment, police told local media they suspect the woman died by suicide, though they said they were still coordinating with other agencies and the Danish embassy for further handling and continued to investigate the case.

Cause of death and next steps

The report citing police and medical staff states that Miriam was believed to have died less than 24 hours before her body was discovered.

Her body was evacuated to Buleleng Regional Hospital (RSUD Buleleng) for more detailed forensic examination to determine the cause of death with greater certainty.

Police said they found no indications of foul play at the scene and did not name any suspects.

Authorities also noted, via the local media, that the woman was facing economic difficulties and restrictions on access to her finances, factors they said were being considered as part of the investigation into the circumstances of her death.

As of the latest available reports, police in Buleleng continue to handle the case in coordination with relevant agencies and diplomatic representatives.

Sources

• NusaBali
• The Bali Media