Singaporean arrested in Bali for alleged strangulation of Indonesian girlfriend
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A Singaporean man, identified as MZ, has been arrested in Bali in connection with the death of his 26-year-old Indonesian girlfriend from Central Java. Police stated that MZ was arrested within three hours by a joint police team. Preliminary investigations suggest MZ allegedly strangled the victim for about 15 minutes due to resentment. Immigration records indicate MZ entered Bali as a tourist and had overstayed his visa since 2025. The victim's younger brother discovered her body after being unable to contact her and noticing a foul odor at her rental unit. He confronted MZ, who then fled on a motorcycle. Another witness, DP, who had recently started dating MZ, also reported noticing the odor at the rental unit and stated that MZ became angry when questioned about it. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been contacted for further information.
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