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Singaporean man arrested in Bali for alleged murder of girlfriend
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A Singaporean man, identified by the initials MZ, has been arrested in Bali in connection with the alleged strangulation death of his 26-year-old Indonesian girlfriend. Bali police reported that the woman's body was found in a rented room in Denpasar. Officers tracked down and arrested the suspect within three hours of the discovery. Preliminary investigations suggest the motive was resentment, with the suspect accused of strangling the woman for approximately 15 minutes. Police also noted that the suspect entered Bali as a tourist and had overstayed his visa since 2025. The victim's younger brother discovered her body after going to the rental unit when he couldn't contact her. He reportedly noticed a foul odor and, after the suspect fled, entered the room to find his sister. Another woman, DP, who had recently started dating the suspect, also reported noticing a foul smell at the rental unit, and said the suspect became angry when she questioned him about it. Indonesian police are continuing their investigation.
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