7 Million Foreign Tourists Visit Bali, Bali Police Officially Launch Cakrawasi to Monitor Foreign National Activity

The Bali Regional Police formally launched the website and command centre for Cakra Pengawasan Orang Asing (Cakrawasi—Foreign National Monitoring System) at Bali Police Headquarters on Friday, 13 March 2026. The launch of this technology-based surveillance system was conducted to monitor the presence and activities of foreign nationals (WNA) in Bali in a more integrated manner.

The inauguration was attended by Bali Governor Wayan Koster, the Head of the Bali Provincial House of Representatives Dewa Made Mahayadnya, the Head of the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration Felucia Sengky Ratna, the Director of PT Paiza Indonesia Maju, and all senior officials of Bali Police.

In addition to inaugurating Cakrawasi, the command centre for Cakrawasi and the Mandala Krisna Gallery of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (Ditintelkam) of Bali Police were also launched within Bali Police headquarters.

Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya stated that the development of this system was prompted by the high number of foreign tourist visits to Bali. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali Province in 2025, the number of international tourist arrivals reached 7.05 million people, an increase of approximately 750,000 people or 11.9 per cent compared to 2024.

“The increased mobility and presence of foreign nationals can also create vulnerabilities such as security risks and legal violations involving foreign nationals in the Bali region, either as victims or perpetrators,” Daniel said on Friday, 13 March 2026.

The Director of Intelligence and Security (Dirintelkam) of Bali Police, Commissioner Syahbuddin, revealed that the high number of foreign national visitors was one of the main reasons for developing the Cakrawasi reporting and monitoring system.

He stated that as of 8 March 2026, the number of foreign tourists arriving in Bali had surpassed 1 million people. The visitors were predominantly from Australia, China, India, South Korea, and Russia.

According to him, Bali is one of the main destinations for international tourists in Indonesia. “We understand that approximately 10 to 50 per cent of foreign tourists in Indonesia are in Bali every year,” he said.

Behind the high number of visits, there are several potential vulnerabilities. Beyond being tourists or investors, some foreign nationals have been recorded as being involved in criminal offences.

“In addition to being tourists and investors, we are aware that some foreign nationals are also involved in criminal offences both as perpetrators and as victims,” he said.

Bali Police data recorded that in 2025 there were five countries whose nationals were most dominant as perpetrators of criminal offences in Bali. The ranking is as follows: India with 35 people, the United States 6 people, Australia 5 people, Russia 5 people, and the United Kingdom 5 people.

Meanwhile, foreign nationals recorded as victims of criminal offences were dominated by Australia with 10 people, Russia 7 people, India 6 people, China 6 people, and the United Kingdom 2 people.

Syahbuddin explained that in addition to the high number of tourist arrivals, the formation of the Cakrawasi system was also prompted by conventional monitoring methods that were considered no longer effective in addressing current dynamics.

Several factors of concern include an increase in criminal cases involving foreign nationals, cases of foreign national deaths, and immigration violations. Additionally, many foreign nationals reside in unofficial or illegal tourist accommodation, making it difficult for authorities to record and monitor them.

Through the Cakrawasi system, Bali Police hope that the registration of foreign nationals can be conducted more quickly and accurately. The system also allows authorities to know the number of foreign nationals in Bali in real time, facilitates the monitoring of their activities, and enables early detection of potential criminals or international fugitives.

“Essentially, the goal is to prevent illegal activities and most importantly to maintain a conducive public order and safety, particularly a good tourism climate in the Bali region,” he explained.

Within the system, accommodation providers or owners are obligated to report the presence of foreign nationals.

“Those required to report foreign nationals include owners or managers of tourist accommodation, including hotels, villas, homestays, rental houses, boarding houses, hostels, and others,” he said.

He added that one of the advantages of the Cakrawasi website is the simplified reporting process, which does not require complicated registration.

Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya further explained that the Cakrawasi system was developed as a digital platform to facilitate the monitoring and registration of the presence and activities of foreign nationals in Bali quickly and accurately.

“With this system, the risks of illegal activities, misuse, and other legal violations can be minimised and mitigated immediately,” said Bali Police Chief.

Daniel also added that through the system, authorities can monitor the movement of foreign nationals through reports from hotels and accommodation facilities.

“With Cakrawasi, we can see their movements through reports from hotels or accommodation. So when something seems unusual, we can detect it,” he said.

In addition to maintaining security and public order, the system is also expected to facilitate the process of case resolution should legal violations involving foreign nationals occur.

During the event, Daniel also expressed appreciation to the Director of Intelligence and Security (Dirintelkam) of Bali Police Commissioner Syahbuddin and his team, and all parties who supported the development and operation of Cakrawasi, including the aesthetic arrangement of the Mandala Krisna Gallery of Ditintelkam Bali Police.

Following the launch, Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya, together with Bali Governor Wayan Koster and other stakeholders, conducted a direct inspection of the Cakrawasi Command Centre. The event concluded with a gong strike to officially mark the launch of the Cakrawasi website and was followed by a communal iftar meal.