Belgian Citizen's Daredevil Sea Jump in Bali Ends in Deportation
A daring act by a foreign national from Belgium, initialled SD, who jumped into the sea from a cliff in Bali using a rented motorbike, has resulted in deportation. SD initially attempted to escape as he did not want to compensate for the damaged rental motorbike.
The Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Bugie Kurniawan, stated that his office deported SD after discovering his plan to flee the country. Bugie assured that all forms of violations would be addressed.
“We ensure there is no room for compromise for foreign nationals who violate regulations and attempt to avoid legal processes,” said Bugie in Mangapura, Badung Regency, Bali, as reported by Antara on Friday (3/4/2026).
Viral Cliff Jump
SD previously went viral on social media. He performed the daring act by jumping from a cliff approximately 100 metres high at a beach in Ungasan Village, Badung, using a motorbike.
However, the motorbike did not fall with him because it was tied to the cliff. Nevertheless, the rented motorbike was severely damaged after hitting the cliff edge.
The incident occurred on 23-24 March 2026. SD’s act was recorded by his friend from Austria and uploaded to social media, where it became viral.
No Money for Compensation
Bugie said the issue arose when the motorbike owner demanded compensation. Bugie noted that SD refused to pay, claiming he had no money.
The victim then reported the matter to Immigration. Officers summoned SD for clarification.
Instead of taking responsibility, SD attempted to flee to Malaysia. He planned to fly to Sorong, Papua, then transit in Makassar, South Sulawesi, before continuing to Kuala Lumpur on 30 March 2026.
The escape attempt was thwarted by Immigration officers at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar. SD was then escorted back to Bali.
After examination at the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, SD finally paid compensation to the motorbike rental business owner. SD was deported to Belgium via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport with a transit in Doha.
Bugie stated that SD violated Article 75 paragraph (1) of Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration. In addition to deportation, SD has been blacklisted, preventing his return to Indonesia for a certain period.