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| Breaking: Bali Shooting Incident — Three Australian Nationals Arrested After Fatal Villa Attack. |
What was supposed to be a peaceful night in one of Bali’s luxurious villas quickly turned into an international headline. A fatal shooting left one Australian man dead and another wounded — and the suspects? Fellow Australians, now in police custody.
A Shocking Midnight Crime in Paradise
The incident took place around 12:15 AM on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Villa Casa Santisya 1, located on Jalan Pantai Munggu Seseh, Mengwi, Badung, Bali. Two Australian nationals were targeted in the attack. One of them, identified by initials ZR (32), died from gunshot wounds. The second, SG (34), survived but is being treated in hospital.
The Bali Police didn't waste time. Within 48 hours, they successfully tracked down and arrested three Australian citizens believed to be behind the shooting: JDF, PMT, and MC.
Arrested Within 2 Days — International Effort Pays Off
In a press briefing held at Badung Police HQ on Wednesday, June 18, Bali Police Chief Irjen Pol Daniel Adityajaya confirmed that a swift operation involving local, national, and international forces led to the arrest.
Here's how it all went down:
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JDF was caught in Jakarta while attempting to flee the country.
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PMT and MC had already left Indonesia but were quickly tracked down overseas. They were flown back to Bali and landed on the evening of June 17.
Talk about fast and furious law enforcement!
The Escape Plan: Bikes, SUVs, and Airports
After committing the crime, the three suspects didn't stick around. They first fled the scene on a motorbike, then switched to a white Toyota Fortuner SUV and a white Suzuki XL-7, heading all the way to Jakarta.
Their plan? Escape Indonesia via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
But the police were already on their tail. The Fortuner was found abandoned in Tabanan, Bali, and the XL-7 was discovered in Bungurasih, Sidoarjo, East Java. Smart moves? Maybe. Effective? Definitely not.
Evidence Collected: Vehicles, Bullets, and CCTV Footage
Investigators collected some serious evidence, including:
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The vehicles used during the escape (Fortuner & XL-7)
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A motorbike
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Several bullet casings and live rounds
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CCTV footage from around the crime scene
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Other forensic materials now under lab analysis
All of this strengthens the case and helps piece together what really happened that night.
Multi-Agency Coordination: Indonesia x Interpol
This case didn’t just involve Bali Police. It was a massive collaborative effort, including:
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Bareskrim Polri (Indonesia's Criminal Investigation Agency)
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Interpol (NCB Indonesia)
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Immigration Directorate General
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Division of International Relations
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Forensic Lab Team (Labfor)
Thanks to this team effort, the suspects didn’t make it far before the long arm of the law caught up with them.
Motive? Still Under Investigation
So, why did they do it?
That’s still the biggest unanswered question. As of now, the exact motive behind the Bali shooting incident remains unclear. The suspects are being interrogated and their roles in the crime are being further analyzed.
"This is just the beginning of the investigation," said Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya. "Please be patient. We’ll release more updates as the case develops."
Bali Is Still Safe — Justice Is Moving Fast
This case is intense — no doubt. But what's more important is how quickly Indonesian authorities acted. Within two days, suspects were identified, tracked, and arrested, with help from global partners.
While Bali is a peaceful destination, crimes like this remind us that quick action and tight security are essential. With the suspects behind bars, the focus now turns to finding the motive, finalizing charges, and ensuring justice for the victims.
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