Ukrainian Man Found Dead in Canggu Home After Friend Comes for His Dog
A 40-year-old Ukrainian man was found dead in his rented home in Canggu, Bali, after a friend arrived to collect his dog. Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of death, noting that the body was in an advanced state of decomposition.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges and safety concerns for expatriate communities in popular tourist destinations like Bali.
Tim medis dari PMI Kabupaten Badung saat mengevakuasi jenazah VK (40) asal Ukraina yang ditemukan meninggal membusuk di rumah kontrakannya, Rabu (8/10/2026). (FOTO/dok.Polres Badung)
CANGGU, Bali — A 40-year-old Ukrainian national was found dead inside a rented home in Canggu after a friend came to collect his dog following several days without contact.
The man, identified by his initials as VK, was found on the evening of October 7 at a rented property in Banjar Uma Buluh, Canggu Village, North Kuta.
According to police, a 53-year-old French national identified as PK had tried to contact VK for around five days but received no response.
PK later went to the property at around 8:30 p.m. to collect VK’s dog.
When he arrived, he reportedly noticed a strong smell coming from inside the house and sought help from local residents, pecalang and neighbourhood officials.
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