The incident occurred on December 15, 2024, in the South Kuta area, Badung, Bali. While on the way home, the victim was intercepted by a group of masked perpetrators and dressed all black equipped with firearms. The gang of kidnappers was also behind the victim's car.
The allegedly armed perpetrator hit and forced the victim into the car. It is suspected that this action was motivated by extortion involving fellow foreigners. This incident also went viral on social media.
Throughout the journey from the location of the kidnapping to a villa on Jalan Blongkeker, Permata Gatsu Regency Blok A Number 10, Jimbaran, South Kuta, victims experienced acts of violence.
He was then taken back to another villa on Jalan Sawah Indah Gang 88, Pelatatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali. The Head of Public Relations of the Bali Police, Kombes Pol Ariasandy, revealed that this case involved foreigners from Russia, Uzbekistan and Ukraine with allegations related to crypto assets. Currently, the investigation is ongoing and is the attention of the Bali Police Chief.
"Kasus ini menjadi prioritas kami untuk segera diungkap. Saat ini, Direktorat Reserse Kriminal Umum Polda Bali masih melakukan penyelidikan lebih lanjut," ujar Ariasandy.
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"It is suspected that there were nine perpetrators in the kidnapping and abuse case. Today, a second summons has been sent. If they are not present, then legal action will be carried out in accordance with applicable procedures," he added.
The victim was forced to hand over a crypto asset account worth USD 214,424 or around IDR 3.2 billion. In this case, the victim is the property owner, while the perpetrator is suspected of originating from Russia.
The Bali Police are committed to resolving this case and taking firm action against the perpetrators in accordance with applicable law.
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