Bali hunts for foreigner who meditated naked at shrine


Bali attracts millions of foreign visitors annually but several high-profile cases have seen some deported for lewd acts. - Jakarta Post file pic

DENPASAR, Bali (AFP): Authorities on the Indonesian resort island of Bali said Tuesday(Oct 3) they are searching for a foreign national who was filmed in a viral video meditating naked at a Hindu shrine.

The palm-fringed hotspot has vowed a crackdown on misbehaving tourists after a spate of incidents including acts of disrespect to the predominantly Hindu island's culture.

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