# Foreign national incidents in Bali

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/foreign-national-incidents-in-bali
> Updated: 2026-10-28T09:36:05.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Recent reports indicate separate incidents involving foreign nationals in Bali that have required police intervention.

In early October, an altercation involving Australian tourists at a bar in Seminyak led to an investigation by the North Kuta Police. Following a disturbance between two individuals, one foreign national allegedly engaged in a physical confrontation with a security officer. Local authorities have been working to match viral video footage of the incident with witness statements.

Later in the month, two Saudi Arabian nationals were arrested following a stabbing incident in South Kuta. The confrontation reportedly began after three foreign nationals were expelled from a nightclub for allegedly disturbing patrons, leading to a dispute with local motorcycle taxi drivers. The incident resulted in injuries to three Indonesian citizens, including two drivers and a security guard.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Two Saudi nationals arrested for stabbing three people in Bali

Two Saudi Arabian nationals were arrested in Bali after allegedly stabbing two online taxi drivers and a security guard following a dispute outside a nightclub in South Kuta.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-saudi-nationals-arrested-for-stabbing-three-people-in-bali

### 2026-10-05: Australian tourists brawl at Seminyak bar in Bali

North Kuta Police are investigating a viral altercation involving Australian tourists at a bar in Seminyak, Bali, after a foreign national allegedly attacked security staff.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-tourists-brawl-at-seminyak-bar-in-bali

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