Six arrested over alleged robberies targeting foreign tourists in Badung

Kuta — Denpasar Police arrested six suspects on 7 November 2026 over separate street robberies targeting foreign tourists in Kuta, Seminyak and Legian, police and local media reported.

Why it matters: Foreign visitors in Kuta, Seminyak and Legian were among the reported victims of separate street robberies, with combined losses of Rp291,376,000.

The suspects comprise four adults and two minors. Police said all six victims were foreign nationals who were walking, with most incidents occurring at night as suspects approached on motorcycles and snatched necklaces or bags.

According to Bali Post, the reported robberies occurred between August and November and caused combined losses of Rp291,376,000. The victims were identified as three Indian nationals and one each from Russia, Azerbaijan and Pakistan.

Police said the reported losses included necklaces valued at between Rp28 million and Rp90 million, while one bag contained cash and other property worth Rp13 million. Investigators also seized motorcycles and clothing allegedly used in the offences.

The cases included an alleged robbery on Jalan Kayu Jati in Seminyak, incidents on Jalan Kartika Plaza and Jalan Kediri in Kuta, and cases on Jalan Sunset Road and Jalan Padma in Legian, according to reports from Bali Post and Tribun Bali.

Police said the suspects face different charges under Indonesia’s revised Criminal Code, depending on the alleged offence. One person remained at large, Bali Post reported.

The arrests are allegations and the suspects remain subject to legal proceedings.

Sources

• Tribun Bali
• Bali Post
• The Bali Times