Bali Immigration Seeks Two Israel-Born Foreigners After Gym Expulsion Video Goes Viral

Denpasar Immigration Office in Bali is actively seeking two foreign nationals, both born in Israel, who are reportedly facing expulsion from a fitness center. The incident, which gained traction on social media, involves individuals holding Bulgarian and Romanian passports.

Immigration authorities have placed the two individuals, identified by initials IB (23) and YBH (22), on an immigration watchlist (SOI). IB, born in Israel, holds a Bulgarian passport and entered Indonesia on August 3, 2026, via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on a Visa on Arrival. YBH, also born in Israel, holds a Romanian passport and entered Indonesia on the same date and via the same airport, using a Visit Visa.

Officials from the Immigration Intelligence and Enforcement Section have reviewed immigration data and visited the fitness center in Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, where the alleged expulsion occurred around 7:00 PM WITA on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The investigation aims to clarify the chronology and background of the incident involving the three foreign nationals and the gym owner.

Head of the Denpasar Immigration Office, R. Haryo Sakti, stated that it is premature to conclude whether the two foreign nationals have committed any immigration violations. The determination of violations and subsequent immigration actions will depend on the findings of the investigation and relevant legal provisions. The immigration office encourages the public to report any information regarding foreigners suspected of violating immigration regulations.