{"id":7464,"date":"2026-07-07T07:55:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/?p=7464"},"modified":"2026-07-07T07:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:55:28","slug":"algerian-suspect-seeks-settlement-in-bali-theft-case-hopes-for-deportation-after-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/algerian-suspect-seeks-settlement-in-bali-theft-case-hopes-for-deportation-after-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Algerian Suspect Seeks Settlement in Bali Theft Case, Hopes for Deportation After Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DENPASAR, Bali<\/strong> \u2013 An Algerian national accused of stealing merchandise from two major shopping malls in Bali<\/a> is seeking an out-of-court settlement with the retailer while offering to compensate for the alleged losses, marking a new development in a case that has drawn attention beyond the criminal charges themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified by his initials MBC<\/strong>, has admitted to taking Adidas products from stores at Beachwalk Shopping Center<\/strong> and Mall Bali Galeria<\/strong>, according to his lawyer. His wife, identified as LM<\/strong>, who was arrested in the same case, denies any involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their lawyer says the couple hopes the matter can be resolved through mediation before Indonesia’s legal process reaches trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offering to Repay the Losses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking outside Kuta Police Station<\/strong> on Monday, lawyer Florentina<\/strong>, also known as Laura, said her client is prepared to reimburse the retailer for merchandise valued at approximately Rp20 million<\/strong> (around US$1,200<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police investigators, the alleged theft involved clothing and caps taken from two Adidas outlets in Kuta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Our client wants to resolve the case responsibly. He is willing to compensate for the losses,” Florentina said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added that the defense also hopes Indonesian authorities will eventually allow MBC to be deported after the legal process is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this stage, police have not indicated whether mediation will affect the ongoing criminal proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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MBG’s legal counsel, Florentina, when met at Murni Teguh Hospital in Kuta on Friday (July 3, 2026). Foto By Hey Bali News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Wife Denies Allegations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While MBC has acknowledged his role in the alleged theft, Florentina said his wife continues to deny participating in the incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LM is currently being held separately at Kerobokan Women’s Prison<\/strong>, where she remains with the couple’s one-year-old child, who is permitted to stay with the mother because of the child’s age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The family has previously attracted public attention after Florentina claimed both parents were experiencing severe psychological distress while in detention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Concerns Continue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Florentina also said MBC remains under treatment by a urologist after reporting complications involving his reproductive health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The medical condition has become part of a separate controversy after the defense alleged MBC was assaulted during his arrest in early June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indonesian police have firmly denied those allegations, saying his medical condition was not caused by physical abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An internal investigation by the police’s Professional Standards and Security Division (Propam) is continuing, and no official findings have been released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police Say Mediation Is Up to the Parties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kuta Police Chief Commissioner Laksmi Trisnadewi Wieryawan<\/strong> confirmed that internal investigators have interviewed officers regarding the complaint made by MBC’s legal team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also said police are not interfering<\/strong> with any efforts by the suspect and the retailer to pursue mediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Since the beginning, Kuta Police have not intervened in any mediation between the parties,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police added that MBC continues to receive medical treatment while the criminal investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Case Watched by Bali’s International Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The case has attracted significant attention because it combines several issues that frequently concern Bali’s international residents and visitors: criminal accountability, police conduct, mental health in detention, and the treatment of foreign nationals within Indonesia’s legal system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, the alleged theft case remains under investigation, while the defense pursues a negotiated settlement with the retailer. Whether that effort leads to a reduced legal outcome or eventual deportation will depend on decisions made by prosecutors and the Indonesian courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until then, the criminal case and the separate allegations surrounding MBC’s arrest continue to move forward on parallel tracks, with authorities emphasizing that both processes remain ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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