Bali police launch manhunt for Aussie tourist over public sex act on North Kuta street
Bali police are searching for an Australian tourist filmed engaging in a public sex act in North Kuta. The incident has caused local distress, leading to a traditional cleansing ceremony and potential legal action under Indonesian law.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tension between tourism and local cultural/legal norms in Bali, as authorities attempt to enforce stricter behavioral standards.
A manhunt is underway in Bali after an Australian tourist was filmed engaging in a lewd outdoor sex act. Police from Tibubeneg Village in the island’s North Kuta region have launched an appeal to the community after the unknown traveller was caught having public sex with a woman outside a home on Saturday night. The pair were spotted mid-act by the woman who owned the property as she walking to attend prayers that evening. Upon spotting the couple, the distressed homeowner shouted at the pair to stop what they were doing — but the Aussie and his unidentified friend continued. Nearby CCTV confirmed that the couple had engaged in the act for 15 minutes before they were seen “casually” walking away from the property. North Kuta Police chief I Ketut Sukadan said Indonesian police have since identified the Australian man and the search for him was ongoing.
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