Estonian Caucasians Who Accused Corrupt Police Have Left Bali

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DENPASAR - Estonian foreigner Valeria Vasilieva, who has gone viral accusing the police in Bali of being corrupt, has apparently returned to her country. From immigration records, Valeria left Bali on May 17 with Qatar Airways.

"I've gone home, I got information from immigration on May 17, 2022, that it has left. Yes (using) Qatar from migration, I said that", said Head of Sub-Directorate V Cyber Crime Directorate of Criminal Investigation at the Bali Police, AKBP Nanang Prihasmoko, Friday, May 20.

Valeria's flight status information is said to have just been submitted this morning. The data showed Valeria had flown back to her country.

Currently, the police are coordinating with immigration to ensure Valeria's status.

"Meanwhile, the search has stopped because the person is no longer there. The case will be launched first, and how to follow up.

The problem of banning or being blacklisted here, we will bring it up with our leaders and confirm with the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights", he added.

It was previously reported that the Bali Police Chief, Inspector General Putu Jayan Danu Putra, confirmed the legal process against Estonian Caucasian Valeria Vasilieva, who went viral for accusing the police in Bali of being corrupt for asking foreign tourists for money.

"What is clear is that special offenses must be handled in the Special Crimes Commission. It is in the process of being investigated. For example, if there is a violation of the law, we will process it according to the applicable law and enforce it fairly", said Inspector General Putu in Denpasar, Bali, Thursday, May 19.

The Bali Police Chief asked his subordinates to work professionally in investigating the viral case of Estonian foreigners, accusing the police of being corrupt for asking foreign tourists for money on the Island of the Gods.

"Do the investigators professionally. Don't, because of emotions or whatever, take actions that are outside the provisions. But enforce the law fairly", he said.