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Police to Question Boat Owner and Crew Over Deaths of Two Chinese Tourists in Labuan Bajo
Police have announced they will investigate the boat owner, captain, and crew connected to the deaths of two Chinese tourists...
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Buried Humpback Whale Carcass Resurfaces on Bali’s Jembrana Beach as Tides Erode Grave Site
The carcass of a humpback whale buried at Perancak Beach, Jembrana District, Jembrana Regency, Bali, resurfaced on Thursday, July 16,...
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Iranian National Arrested for Stealing Cash From Minimarket in Munggu Using Fake Currency-Swap Scam
Badung Police's Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) have arrested an Iranian national, identified by his initials MA, 63, on suspicion of...
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Singaporean Man Suspected of Killing Girlfriend, Concealed Body in Boarding Room as New Partner Grew Suspicious of Smell
A Singaporean national identified by his initials MZ, 26, is suspected of killing his girlfriend, identified as AS, 26, at...
Read moreDetailsChinese Tourists Who Drowned in Labuan Bajo Were Briefed Only by an Intern, Police Reveal
Police have revealed that the two Chinese tourists who died while snorkeling off Pulau Kelor, Labuan Bajo, were not accompanied...
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Singaporean Man Allegedly Killed Girlfriend After She Tried to End Relationship, Bali Police Say
A Singaporean man accused of killing his Indonesian girlfriend in Denpasar allegedly strangled her after she told him she wanted...
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Australian National’s Death in Ngurah Rai Immigration Detention Ruled Suicide, Police Confirm
Denpasar City Police have confirmed the cause of death of Australian national Cameron Hughes, 39, who died on Friday, July...
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Singaporean Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Denpasar Boarding House
BALI - A Singaporean national has been arrested after a 26-year-old Indonesian woman was found dead inside a boarding house...
Read moreDetailsNo Life Jackets, No Supervision: New Details Emerge in Deaths of Chinese Couple Snorkeling Off Labuan Bajo
Fresh findings from Indonesian police have revealed serious safety concerns surrounding the deaths of a Chinese couple who drowned while...
Read moreDetailsChinese Couple Killed by Powerful Waves During Snorkeling Trip Near Komodo National Park
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — A snorkeling excursion off one of Indonesia's most popular island destinations ended in tragedy on Wednesday...
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