Tattooed Body Parts Found in Gianyar, Suspected to be Missing Ukrainian National from Jimbaran
Police authorities are investigating the discovery of several human body parts at Muara Sungai Wos Teben, Banjar Keden, Ketewel Village, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali, on Friday afternoon, 27 February 2026. The discovery is suspected to be connected to the reported disappearance of a Ukrainian national, Ihor Komarav, 28, who was previously reported to have been attacked in Jimbaran, Bali.
The suspected connection strengthened after authorities discovered physical characteristics, including distinctive tattoos depicting a clock and the Virgin Mary on one of the severed arms. The tattoo reportedly bears approximately 80 per cent similarity to that of Ihor, who was reported missing since mid-February 2026.
“There is a similarity between the tattoo and the foreign national reported missing in South Kuta. However, certainty of identity is still awaiting forensic results,” stated an officer at the scene.
Despite the significant similarity, police have emphasised that the victim’s identity cannot be confirmed before scientific examination results are released.
A joint team from the Forensic Medicine Institute of the Bali Regional Police, the Criminal Investigation Unit of Gianyar Police, and Sukawati Police Station conducted crime scene investigations, coastal area sweeps, and examination of several witnesses.
Head of the Bali Regional Police Public Relations Division, Senior Commissioner Ariasandy, confirmed the discovery. According to him, several human body parts were found separately around the mouth of the river and coastline.
“Following the discovery, the team immediately evacuated the body parts found for identification purposes,” he stated.
All body parts were then transported to Prof. dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, for autopsy and scientific identification. The Disaster Victim Identification team, forensic doctors, and the Bali Regional Police Forensic Laboratory collected DNA samples to determine the victim’s identity. Police will also match the samples against comparative data from family members.
“We cannot speculate. Everything must be based on scientific investigation, from post-mortem examination to laboratory testing,” emphasised Ariasandy.
The case originated from a reported attack on a foreign national in the Pura Batu Meguwung Street area, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung, Bali, on Sunday night, 15 February 2026. Based on witness statements, the incident was estimated to have occurred around 22.20 Western Indonesian Time. An official report was received by police at 23.50 Western Indonesian Time on the same day.
At that time, victim Ihor Komarav was known to be with two colleagues practising motorcycle riding on a climbing route. One witness, Roman Salin, a Russian national, recounted that he returned to the location after his colleague ran away in a panicked state, mentioning an attack by an unknown group of people.
However, upon arriving at the location, the victim was no longer present. At the scene, witnesses only found Ihor’s mobile phone and bag left behind.
The report was subsequently followed up by police authorities in Bali by conducting crime scene investigations, witness examinations, and evidence collection.
During the search process, a video circulated on social media showing a man claiming to be Ihor requesting ransom money from his family. Police stated they were still investigating the authenticity of the video and exploring possible connections to the reported attack.
To date, investigations remain ongoing. Police have emphasised that confirmation of the victim’s identity and cause of death are awaiting the results of the autopsy and complete forensic examination.