Headline:
Foreign Woman Allegedly Raped by Motorcycle Driver on New Year’s Eve in Bali
Subhead:
Chinese tourist reports sexual assault and robbery after midnight ride from New Year’s celebrations in Pecatu
Article:
In a disturbing incident that marred the New Year’s celebrations in Bali, a Chinese woman has alleged that she was raped by a motorcycle driver in the early hours of January 1, 2025. The victim, a tourist in Bali, reported the incident to the local police, which has confirmed receiving the complaint.
The alleged assault occurred in the Pecatu area of South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, after the victim and her group of six friends had attended a New Year’s Eve event at Pantai Nyang-Nyang. Around 1:20 AM WITA, the group hired motorcycle taxis to return to their villa in Labuan Sait, Pecatu. However, the victim’s driver took a different route, leading her to a secluded area where the alleged assault and robbery took place.
Bali Provincial Police Public Relations Head, Kombes Pol Jansen Avitus Panjaitan, confirmed that the victim had filed a report with the police on January 2, 2025. However, he did not provide further details about the timeline of events.
According to information gathered from the scene, the victim’s driver ignored her requests to turn back, and she was unable to contact her friends due to poor signal reception. The victim alleges that she was then raped and robbed, with the suspect taking her diamond ring before fleeing the scene.
The victim and her group had been celebrating the New Year at Pantai Nyang-Nyang, a popular spot for local and international tourists. The incident serves as a reminder for travelers to take necessary precautions when using transportation services, especially during late-night hours.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The victim is receiving support from the local authorities and her embassy.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
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