Bali Police Chief, Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya, has reaffirmed that foreign nationals who break the law in Bali will face legal consequences according to Indonesian regulations.
This statement follows a meeting with consulates from 40 countries at the Bali police headquarters.
“According to Indonesian law, any foreigner who commits a crime will face legal actions,” Daniel said on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Handling crimes involving foreign nationals requires coordination with their respective consulates to determine if there are any diplomatic agreements between their countries and Indonesia.
“We need to continue communicating with foreign parties to find out if there are any diplomatic agreements that could affect how the case is handled,” Daniel explained.
Increase in Foreign Criminal Cases in Bali
According to Detikbali, the number of foreign nationals involved in criminal activities in Bali has been increasing, from 83 individuals in 2023 to 108 individuals in 2024. Additionally, traffic violations causing accidents have also surged, with the figure reaching 91 in 2024.
Traffic violations leading to accidents have also grown. In 2023, 71 foreign nationals were recorded violating traffic laws that resulted in accidents, a number that rose to 91 in 2024.
“There is a growing trend of public disturbances, including traffic violations and criminal activities. Foreigners are not only victims but also perpetrators,” Daniel stated.
He urged consulates to recognize the rising crime rate and advise their citizens to respect local laws while in Bali.
“When their citizens visit Bali, we ask for their help in educating them about the rules and regulations to prevent legal issues,” he added.
Bali Remains a Safe Travel Destination
Despite the rise in crimes involving foreigners, the Head of Bali’s Tourism Department, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, assured that the island remains a safe travel destination.
“Bali tourism remains safe. Consulates continue to visit our office to discuss tourism-related matters,” said Pemayun.
He emphasized that many foreign visitors are unaware of local laws, which has led the Bali provincial government to raise awareness through a “do and don’t” regulation outlined in Circular Letter No. 4 of 2023.
Nusapost report, “Many tourists are not aware of the regulations. This is why we are working with consulates to help inform their citizens about what is acceptable and what is not while in Bali,” he concluded.
