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        "id": 1631039,
        "msgid": "bali-police-arrest-swiss-citizen-over-nyepi-insult-post-1774259480",
        "date": "2026-03-23 16:22:29",
        "title": "Bali police arrest Swiss citizen over Nyepi insult post",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Bali police have arrested Swiss citizen Luzian Andrin Zgraggen following a social media post on Instagram that contained insulting remarks about Nyepi Day, a significant Balinese Hindu observance. The arrest, made at the residence of Balinese public figure Ni Luh Djelantik in Badung, stems from a complaint filed under Article 301(1) of Indonesia's new Criminal Code, which addresses the dissemination of content inciting religious hatred via information technology. This case underscores Indonesia's commitment to protecting religious harmony and cultural sensitivities, particularly in Bali where Nyepi holds deep cultural importance.",
        "content": "<p>Head of the Bali Police Public Relations Division, Senior\nCommissioner Ariasandy, said Monday that the case stemmed from a social\nmedia post that drew widespread public attention.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, March 20, the police discovered a post on the Instagram\naccount <span class=\"citation\" data-cites=\"luzzysun\">@luzzysun<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the post, the account owner wrote insulting remarks about Nyepi\nDay,\u201d Ariasandy said.<\/p>\n<p>Officers then identified the account owner as Luzian Andrin Zgraggen,\na Swiss citizen.<\/p>\n<p>At around 8:30 p.m., officers found him at the residence of a\nBalinese public figure, Ni Luh Djelantik, in Tumbak Bayuh, Mengwi,\nBadung.<\/p>\n<p>Upon Ni Luh Djelantik\u2019s request, the foreign national was then taken\nto the Bali Regional Police Cyber Crimes Directorate for further\nquestioning.<\/p>\n<p>The following day, Ni Luh Djelantik officially reported the incident\nto the Bali Regional Police with report number\nLP\/B\/258\/III\/2026\/SPKT\/POLDA BALI.<\/p>\n<p>The case was then moved to the investigation stage, and Luzian Andrin\nZgraggen was named a suspect and arrested on the same day.<\/p>\n<p>He has been charged under Article 301(1) of Law No.\u00a01\/2023 on the\nCriminal Code, which regulates the dissemination of content containing\nelements of religious hatred through information technology.<\/p>\n<p>Police said the elements of the alleged offense had been met,\nincluding the legal subject, the act of dissemination via social media,\nand content deemed to incite hatred against a religious group.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators are continuing the legal process by issuing a Notice of\nCommencement of Investigation (SPDP), seizing evidence including the\nsuspect\u2019s mobile phone, and questioning witnesses to strengthen the\ncase.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Minister calls for making Nyepi an opportunity to\nmaintain harmony<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Bali Airport reopens after Nyepi Day closure, flights\nresume normally<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Rolandus Nampu, Resinta Sulistiyandari<\/p>",
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