Foreign Man's Public Indecent Act in Canggu, Bali Goes Viral; Police Launch Investigation
CCTV footage showing a foreign man and two women engaging in a public indecent act in front of a resident's garage in Canggu, Bali, has gone viral on social media. Local police have opened an investigation and pledged increased patrols in the area. The identities of those involved remain unknown.
CCTV footage capturing a public indecent act involving a foreign man and two women in front of a resident's garage in Canggu, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, has gone viral on social media. According to the timestamp on the recording, the incident occurred around 2:35 a.m. local time on August 20, 2026.
The video, running over one minute, shows the foreign man standing in the corner of the garage while one of the two women performs a sexual act on him. The other woman stood beside them, appearing to keep watch over the surrounding area. The act was abruptly interrupted when the lookout noticed a CCTV camera installed directly above them, prompting her to warn her companion to stop and leave the scene immediately.
As of this report, the identities of the three individuals in the video remain unknown, and the owner of the Instagram account that first posted the footage has not issued any official comment.
Many social media users, particularly Bali residents, have called for the immediate deportation of the foreign national seen in the video. In response, the North Kuta Police (Polsek Kuta Utara) confirmed that an investigation is underway and stated its commitment to increasing patrols in areas prone to public order disturbances.
Things to Consider
Visitors and residents in Bali should be aware that inappropriate conduct in public or residential areas is likely to be captured on CCTV and can spread rapidly on social media. Public indecency is a criminal offense under Indonesian law, and for foreign nationals it can also trigger immigration violations, leading to deportation or visa revocation. Exercise particular caution when moving through residential neighborhoods late at night, and avoid any conduct involving privacy on private or shared property. If involved in such an incident, promptly contact a local lawyer and your country's embassy or consulate for guidance.
Source: cnbcindonesia.com