Pakistan and Iran nationals arrested for theft in Bali

Two foreign nationals from Pakistan and Iran have been arrested in Blora, Central Java, following a theft targeting an Algerian tourist in Ubud, Bali. The incident occurred on the afternoon of September 16, 2026, near Jalan Monkey Forest.

The victim, an Algerian national identified as IS, reported that the suspects approached him and his wife under the guise of wanting to discuss travel and currency. While the victim was showing his Euro banknotes, the suspects allegedly stole 150 Euro (approximately Rp3 million) from his wallet.

Gianyar Police tracked the suspects through a rental car registered in West Java. The pursuit led authorities through Surabaya, East Java, before the suspects were eventually apprehended at a hotel in Blora.