BaliMust read
Australian INTERPOL fugitive arrested in Bali trying to flee Indonesia
Bali newsBali5 min read
Immigration officers at Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport arrested Angelo Pandeli, a 55-year-old Australian man, who was listed on an INTERPOL Blue Notice. Pandeli was found hiding in the toilet of a US-registered Gulfstream Executive Jet N917CJ that was scheduled to depart for Maputo, Mozambique, at 10:00 am. He was attempting to travel using a falsified Brazilian passport and identity, which lacked an entry stamp or valid residence permit in Indonesia. Authorities believe Pandeli is a key figure in a transnational organized drug cartel with links to the Hells Angels motorcycle gang in Australia. He has reportedly lived in several Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian countries using various false identities. Following his arrest, Pandeli was deported to Australia to face legal proceedings and has been blacklisted from future visits to Indonesia. The Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Bugie Kurniawan, stated that the arrest was part of immigration oversight to maintain national security against transnational criminals.
Original source
This summary was generated from a story originally published by Bali news.
More from Bali
Must readBali news·2 mins ago
Dekmantel to debut in Southeast Asia with Potato Head Bali takeover
Dekmantel will make its Southeast Asia debut on September 26, 2026, with a one-day takeover at Desa Potato Head Bali in Seminyak. The event will span Potato Head Beach Club and Klymax, featuring daytime listening sessions, live Q&As, and a Desa Dialogue, followed by a night program of house, techno, electronica, and experimental music. The lineup includes Avalon Emerson, Dekmantel Soundsystem, Fafi Abdel Nour, Ogazón, Soichi Terada live, Danny Satria live, Archie, Bagvs, Dita, Kaazi, Kiwed, and Sattle. Archie and Bagvs will also perform a B2B set. Avalon Emerson will close the night with her first Southeast Asian performance. Dekmantel Soundsystem features Casper van Tielrooij and Olf van Elden, also known as Interstellar Funk. This event follows previous collaborations between the Dekmantel and Potato Head teams.
2 min read
Must readBali news·2 mins ago
AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines partnership to improve Bali access for long-haul travelers
AirAsia has announced a new codeshare partnership with Pegasus Airlines, Turkey's largest low-cost carrier, which aims to enhance connectivity for long-haul travelers to Bali. This collaboration will provide more travel options for Southeast Asian travelers, including those from Indonesia, to reach various European destinations via Istanbul. Conversely, it will also allow tourists from Europe, North America, and North Africa to connect to popular Southeast Asian destinations more affordably. The partnership will be implemented in phases, initially connecting five European destinations: London Stansted, Moscow Vnukovo, Ankara Esenboga, Zurich, and Athens. To further strengthen the Asia-Europe connection, AirAsia will increase its Kuala Lumpur-Istanbul route frequency from four to seven times a week starting February 2027. This is beneficial for tourists traveling long-haul to Bali, as AirAsia currently operates 4-6 daily direct flights between Bali and Kuala Lumpur, with 11-15 direct flights across all airlines on this route daily. Kuala Lumpur serves as a significant travel hub, offering up to 75 daily flights to various Indonesian destinations, including Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Lombok. Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines, stated that Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen is a natural connecting point between Europe and Asia, and the partnership reflects the network built from Istanbul. He added that guests can now seamlessly reach Kuala Lumpur and AirAsia's network of over 140 destinati
4 min read
Bali news·2 hours ago
Funeral held for Perth father killed in Bali assault
A funeral has been held for a Perth father who died following an assault in Bali. Investigations into his death are ongoing.
3 min read