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Bali home targeted by Molotov attack, extortionists demand Bitcoin
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A residence in Pererenan, Bali, was attacked with a Molotov cocktail on September 14, 2026, at approximately 04:48 WITA. CCTV footage shows two individuals in dark clothing throwing an object that caused a fire. This incident followed a threatening letter received on September 11, 2026, demanding a 750 million IDR payment via Bitcoin. The victim's attorney, Juanda Albert Mandena, stated that they attempted to contact the Telegram account provided but were instructed to pay in Bitcoin, making it difficult to trace the perpetrators. Police are investigating the identities and motives of the two individuals seen on CCTV, who were riding a motorcycle suspected to be a Yamaha X-Max without a license plate. Items found at the scene included broken glass, a rag wick, and soil soaked in Pertalite-type fuel. The victim's attorney also mentioned a business partnership linked to the extortion, though he denied the 750 million IDR liability. The Badung Police and Mengwi Sector Police are continuing their manhunt, examining CCTV footage from functional cameras around the area and interviewing witnesses. Preliminary material losses from the fire are estimated at 3 million IDR, with no casualties reported.
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