Bali Shock: Chinese Tourist Sexually Assaulted and Robbed by Ojek Driver on New Year’s Day
Badung, Bali – A disturbing incident occurred on the eve of the new year when a Chinese tourist, JT, was sexually assaulted and robbed by an ojek driver in Pecatu, Badung, Bali. The incident took place on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, along Jalan Batu Kandik.
JT, a female tourist, was looking for an ojek at a nearby base station, not far from Pantai Nyang Nyang. She intended to return to her villa on Jalan Labuansait. After struggling to find transportation, she spotted a driver who had just dropped off two passengers. Seizing the opportunity, she approached him. However, instead of taking her to her destination, the drivertook her to a secluded area on Jalan Batu Kandik.
At that location, the driver sexually assaulted JT. After the assault, he demanded money from her, but JT refused, stating she had no cash. The driver then noticed JT wearing a diamond ring and proceeded to rob her, fleeing the scene immediately afterwards.
The diamond ring, worth approximately IDR 81 million ($5.9 million USD), was JT’s prized possession. "The ring was quite expensive," her lawyer, Joseph Nahak, confirmed in an interview with detikBali on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Polisi have since obtained CCTV footage of the incident and are in the process of identifying the assailant. The suspect is described as a man of average build, brown skin tone, about 168 cm tall, wearing a green jacket and helmet.
JT’s lawyer, Joseph Nahak, expressed that the victims’ loss extends beyond the financial; the traumatic event has caused her significant distress. "The diamond ring is a significant loss, but more importantly, our client is now suffering from the trauma of this ordeal," Joseph said.
The Badung Police are actively investigating the case, and further updates are expected to follow as more details emerge.
(Source: hsa/hsa)