Bid TIK Polda Kepri/”>Bid TIK Polda Kepri – Denpasar. Bali Regional Police confirmed that the vests worn by nine foreign suspects involved in a cryptocurrency robbery in Bali were not issued by the police.
“The police vests are easily available elsewhere. Bali Police and the national police do not use such vests,” said Bali Police Head of Public Relations Senior Superintendent Ariasandy on Friday (31/1/2025).
The suspects, from Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, allegedly kidnapped and robbed cryptocurrency assets worth Rp 3.4 billion on 15 December 2024, while wearing black clothing and “Police” vests.
Chief Ariasandy also confirmed that authorities are investigating the use of firearms and sharp weapons by the suspects, as well as the vehicles used during the crime.
The police are gathering evidence and chasing the remaining eight suspects. “
The motive is unclear until we arrest all suspects, but they clearly stole valuables,” he added, as quoted by antaranews.com.
