Russian social media influencer Sergei Domogatskii, popularly known as “Mr. Terimakasih,” is facing multiple police reports in Bali over alleged fraudulent property investments involving millions of dollars. At least 15 foreign nationals from Russia, Belarus, France, and Ukraine have filed complaints against him, claiming losses in luxury villa and townhouse projects that were never completed.
Bali Police spokesperson Commissioner Ariasandy confirmed that the Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimsus) and the Cybercrime Directorate are currently handling the case.
“The Bali Police have received 15 separate reports related to alleged investment fraud involving Sergei Domogatskii. The reports are being processed in accordance with legal procedures.” Ariasandyon Thursday (October 23, 2025), as reported by Kompas.
The reports detail losses amounting to more than USD 2 million, allegedly resulting from investments made between 2022 and 2024. Victims claim they were lured through Sergei’s popular Instagram account, @mr.terimakasih, which has over 1.1 million followers, and through several companies linked to him, including PT Reflection Heavens Penida and PT Bali Development Group.
According to police, the projects promoted by Sergei included villas and townhouses in Nusa Penida, Kintamani, and Pecatu. Investors were reportedly offered attractive returns or ownership rights. Payments were made through Indonesian private banks, in cryptocurrency (USDT), or directly in Moscow.
One complainant, Victoria Neyzhmakova Vladimorovna from Russia, said she lost around USD 545,000 after paying for a villa project in Nusa Penida that never materialized. Another investor from France, Dudaev Chamsuddin, reported losing USD 105,000 after the villa he funded was sold to someone else. From Belarus, Varapayeva Khrystsina claimed losses of USD 220,000 for a townhouse project that was never built.
Ariasandy added that Bali Police are verifying documents, payment proofs, and partnership contracts submitted by the complainants.
“We plan to summon all related parties, including Sergei Domogatskii. Some evidence is still being retrieved from abroad,” he explained.
Influencer Denies Allegations
In response to the mounting allegations, Sergei Domogatskii has publicly denied any wrongdoing through a recent social media post. He claimed the accusations are part of an “information war” designed to destroy his reputation.
He asserted that the investment funds were used according to plan and that most projects were under construction but delayed due to logistical issues.
“Delays happen in 90 percent of construction projects. That is not a crime,” he wrote, insisting that he remained in Bali to oversee the developments.
Sergei emphasized that his focus was on building quality properties, not profiting from deception. “If I wanted to steal, I wouldn’t have spent three years working on these projects,” he said.
Bali Police have divided the investigation into two phases, with six reports already under active investigation and the remaining nine still in preliminary review. The authorities urged foreign investors to remain calm and report through official channels rather than rely on social media speculation.
“We remind investors to stay calm and use legal procedures if they feel harmed,” Ariasandy said.
The case has drawn significant attention among Bali’s expatriate community, where property investment by foreigners remains a sensitive and legally complex issue.
Source: Detik, Kompas, Radar Badung
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