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Singaporean man arrested in Bali after woman found dead in rental unit
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A Singaporean man, identified by initials MZ, was arrested in Bali on July 16, 2026, in connection with the death of a 26-year-old woman from Central Java. The victim's body was discovered in a rental unit by her younger brother, who visited after being unable to contact her and noticed a foul odor. Preliminary police investigations indicate that MZ, who had been in a relationship with the victim for about a year, allegedly strangled her for approximately 15 minutes due to resentment. Immigration records show the man entered Bali as a tourist and had overstayed his visa since 2025. Another witness, DP, who recently started dating MZ, also reported noticing an odor at the rental unit, and stated MZ became angry when questioned about it. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been contacted for more information.
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