The body of a man was found in a kneeling position, in a state of\ndecomposition, in the middle of the Sangylang Forest, Banjar Dinas\nGunung Sari Umakayu, Jatiluwih Village, Penebel District, Tabanan\nRegency, Bali, more than a week ago.<\/p>\n
Following the identification process, the Tabanan Police have finally\nidentified the deceased as a South African national, identified by the\ninitials ACL (53).<\/p>\n
The victim\u2019s identity was revealed after police discovered a black\niPhone 13 at the scene of the discovery.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the processing of the crime scene (TKP), various items were\nfound, one of which was the iPhone. Medical ID data under the victim\u2019s\nname was found on the device. Subsequently, we coordinated with\nImmigration until visitor permit data under the victim\u2019s name was\nobtained,\u201d said the Head of Public Relations for Tabanan Police, Iptu Ni\nLuh Putu Wiwik Endrayani, in a written statement on Tuesday (6\/7).<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the police also traced the victim\u2019s place of residence\nin Bali. Based on Immigration data, the victim was recorded as staying\nat an inn or homestay in the Peliatan area, Ubud District, Gianyar\nRegency.<\/p>\n
Investigations also led to an inn in Jatiluwih. According to the\nmanager, the victim had booked a room for the period of 9\u201315 June 2026.\nHowever, on 13 June 2026, the victim left the homestay and never\nreturned. After the rental period ended, several of the victim\u2019s\nbelongings were left in the room.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere were several items left in the room, including an iPhone and a\nMacBook, which featured the same Medical ID as the mobile phone found at\nthe crime scene,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the owner and staff of the homestay also recognised the\nbag found with the body as belonging to the victim.<\/p>\n
Although the victim\u2019s identity has been established, the cause of\ndeath is still awaiting further examination. Investigators have\nperformed an autopsy and will proceed with forensic toxicology\ntesting.<\/p>\n
\u201cTabanan Police are also coordinating with Immigration authorities\nand the South African Consulate for further handling,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
Previously, local residents were shocked by the discovery of an\nunidentified body in the middle of the Sangyang Forest, Jatiluwih\nVillage, Tabanan, Bali. Iptu Endrayani stated that the body was found by\nresidents on Sunday (28\/6) morning. The condition of the body was\nalready decomposing when discovered.<\/p>\n
\u201cWitnesses smelled an unpleasant odour while in the vicinity. After\nsearching for the source of the smell, witnesses saw a human body in a\nhollow in the ground in a kneeling position,\u201d said Endrayani on Monday\n(29\/6).<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/south-african-national-found-deceased-in-tabanan-forest-bali-1783414431", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }