american man

Bali Police Arrest American Man for Alleged Child Kidnapping Trial

Share:

The Bali Police apprehended a 33-year-old American man on suspicion of attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old girl in Denpasar. The incident, which occurred on Monday, 25th March 2024, at approximately 1:30 PM local time in Kori Nuansa Residence, South Kuta, involved the victim and her cousin walking past the perpetrator’s residence. 

Upon seeing the victim, the perpetrator, believed to be suffering from a mental illness, approached her and attempted to engage her in conversation in English, despite the victim’s lack of understanding.

 


Unexpectedly, the assailant seized the victim’s left hand and forcibly led him into the yard, swiftly locking the gate behind them. Brandishing a knife, the perpetrator menacingly confronted the terrified victim, who cried out for assistance. Hearing the commotion, the victim’s aunt and uncle rushed to the scene and forcefully pounded on the fence until it gave way.

In a state of distress, the victim fled towards his relatives for safety. The victim’s parents promptly alerted the Bali police of the incident. Presently, authorities are collaborating with Prof. Go from Sanglah Hospital to evaluate the mental health of the American man.

The suspect is believed to have committed attempted kidnapping of a minor, as stipulated in Article 76 F Juncto Article 83 of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 17 of 2016, which replaces Government Regulation in place of Law No. 1 of 2016 concerning the second amendment to the Republic of Indonesia Law no. 23 of 2002 regarding Child Protection.

“In light of this incident, we urge the public, particularly parents and school educators, to closely monitor the whereabouts of their children and students,” stated Jansen Panjaitan, Head of Public Relations for the Bali Police.

Interested in this topic? Check out our other articles from Social Expat!

Content Writer

Yuriz absolutely loves content writing and exploring the nitty-gritty of various topics. It all started by chance, but writing quickly became an essential part of her life! Plus, she is a huge K-pop fan, jamming out to it all day, every day!

Related News

Nusa Dua, Bali – November, 2024 – Condé Nast Traveller today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Grand Hyatt Bali recognized as the #4 Best Resorts in Indonesia. More than 575,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the United States submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive […]

Chinese investors is injecting funds into the North Bali Airport development project in Kubutambahan District, Buleleng, Bali. This project is targeted to be completed in 2027 for one runway. PT BIBU Panji Sakti and ChangYe Construction Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on November 8, 2024, at the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing. In this […]

Grand Hyatt Bali Earns Silver EarthCheck Certification, Aligning with Hyatt’s World of Care Philosophy Nusa Dua, Bali – October, 2024 – Grand Hyatt Bali, located in Nusa Dua, offers an idyllic blend of Balinese charm and modern sophistication, all while prioritizing sustainability, wellness, and cultural immersion. As part of this commitment, the resort proudly announces […]

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr (Bongbong Marcos) broke the news about Indonesia releasing Philippine drug smuggling death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso. Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced this news on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, through his official Instagram account, @bongbongmarcos.   Lihat postingan ini di Instagram   Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Bongbong […]

Expat Property

Indonesia Visas

Expat Event

Business Networking
150,000
Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Kuningan, East Kuningan, Setiabudi, South Jakarta City, Jakarta
Business Networking
150,000
Fairfield by Marriott Bali Kuta Sunset Road

Indonesia Guide

Just For Fun

Write For Us

Exclusive Promotions

Event Gallery