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View all search resultsBali tightens security after violent crimes linked to international groups
A series of violent crimes has prompted South Korea to issue a travel warning for Bali. In a “Notice on Preventing Serious Crime” issued on April 1, South Korean authorities urged citizens to “pay closer attention to their personal safety” when visiting the island.
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Balinese Hindu women return from the beach during a ritual on March 12, 2024, a day after Nyepi, the day of silence that marks the New Year in the Balinese Hindu calendar, in Jimbaran, Bali. (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)
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ali authorities have intensified security measures following a series of crimes linked to international criminal groups, raising concerns over safety in the popular tourist destination.
Bali Police Chief Insp. Gen. Daniel Adityajaya said patrols had been increased in key tourism areas, including Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur and Nusa Dua.
“Police have also activated a 24-hour hotline on 110 with multilingual services to allow residents and tourists to report incidents or criminal activities,” he said over the weekend.
Last month, Bali also launched the Cakra Surveillance for Foreigners (Cakrawasi) app, an online system to help the police monitor foreigners visiting the resort island.
Under the new system, hotels, villas and other accommodation providers must submit data on foreign guests and report suspicious activity.
Police said immigration oversight alone was insufficient and that expanded monitoring was needed to curb illegal activity, misuse of stay permits and other violations.
“We urge the public, both locals and tourists, to report any suspicious activity. Security in Bali is a shared responsibility,” Daniel said.
