Popular Russian influencer says he was kidnapped, robbed by compatriots in Bali


JAKARTA: A Russian influencer in Bali has claimed he was kidnapped and robbed of his cryptocurrency holdings by another Russian, the latest in a series of violent incidents involving foreigners on the popular resort island.

Bali Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Ariasandy said the incident occurred on Saturday (Oct 18) at around 10:30pm when the victim, identified as Sergei Domogatskii, was riding a motorcycle near Sanur Beach, a well-known tourist area.

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