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Australian Citizen Sought by Indonesian Immigration, Nabbed at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport<\/p>\n
\u200bNusaBali<\/em> reports that an Australian national, identified officially only by the initials BA\u2014who allegedly appeared in a viral video featuring an indecent act\u2014was intercepted by Ngurah Rai Immigration Officers<\/em> attempting to leave Bali on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 12:00 noon.<\/p>\n \u200bEarlier, BA had been placed on the Immigration Department\u2019s “Subject of Interest” (SOI) list<\/em> to facilitate officer checks when the individual passed through the Immigration Checkpoint (TPI)<\/em>. The Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office,<\/em> Muhamad Novyandri, stated that upon learning of the video, the Immigration Intelligence and Enforcement Team (Inteldakim)<\/em> immediately conducted an investigation.<\/p>\n \u200bSimultaneously, Immigration Officials also coordinated with the North Kuta Sector Police<\/em> to verify information and the sequence of events. Based on data searches, including facial recognition<\/em> technology and the Immigration Management Information System (SIMKIM),<\/em> officers identified an Australian national suspected of involvement in the incident. Immigration then entered BA’s data into the SOI list.<\/em><\/p>\n \u200b”Under this system, officers can immediately conduct an inspection if the individual passes through an Immigration Checkpoint (TPI),” Novyandri said in a statement published on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This preemptive measure taken by Immigration ultimately paid off when BA passed through the Ngurah Rai Airport Departure Terminal<\/em> on Tuesday around noon, where the automated immigration system signaled an SOI match.<\/p>\n \u200bThe Ngurah Rai Immigration team<\/em> then moved to apprehend BA. Officers coordinated with Immigration Staff and the Badung Resort Police.<\/em> BA was subsequently handed over to the Badung Police Precinct<\/em> to undergo legal processing.<\/p>\n \u200bA female Australian national also suspected of being linked to the illicit video has yet to be located. Meanwhile, regarding the possibility of BA’s deportation, Immigration authorities are awaiting the handover process from the Badung Police Precinct. \u201cWe are still awaiting the handover from the District Police,\u201d Novyandri said.<\/p>\n \u200bSeparately, the Director General of Immigration,<\/em> Hendarsam Marantoko, stated that any information from the public regarding alleged violations of the law by foreign nationals would be acted upon swiftly, including coordination with relevant agencies.<\/p>\n \u200b\u201cSafeguarding national sovereignty begins with securing every entry and exit point of Indonesian territory. Immigration will continue to strengthen oversight\u2014leveraging intelligence, technology, and inter-agency collaboration\u2014to ensure that potential violations are detected and addressed quickly, accurately, and in accordance with the law,\u201d Marantoko explained.<\/p>\n \u200bHendarsam also commended the excellent coordination established with the Indonesian National Police in handling the case. According to him, the spirit of \u201cImmigration for the People\u201d<\/em> is realized not only through excellent service but also by ensuring that the monitoring of foreign nationals’ presence is conducted professionally. \u201cWe urge the public to play an active role in reporting suspected immigration violations or criminal acts committed by foreigners in their vicinity via official Immigration channels or the nearest immigration office,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n Related Links<\/strong><\/p>\n On a Bali Mountain Top, Naked to the World<\/p>\n Nude Russian Riding Elephant Causes a Stir<\/p>\n Naked to the World from Bali\u2019s Mt. 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