National Police Chief Unveils 2 Suspects in Tourist Attack; One Caught, Another Returns from Abroad

The Shiro CoprJEMBRANA, BALI The Chief of the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Kapolri) Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that two suspects in the shooting of an Australian citizen at Vila Casa Santisya 1, Munggu Village, Badung Regency, have been successfully apprehended by the police.

The statement was made by Sigit during a work visit to review the Nutrition Service Fulfillment Unit (SPPG) program in Jembrana, Bali, on Tuesday (6/17).

"I have received a report from the Chief of Police, and currently one perpetrator from Jakarta has been secured, another is on their way from abroad," said the National Police Chief to reporters.

"The details will be released by Bali Police. Clearly, this disclosure is the result of cooperation between Bareskrim, Immigration, and the Australian Federal Police (AFP)," he explained.

Although already captured, Sigit has not revealed the identities and motives of the perpetrators, as well as details of each suspect's role. He ensured that the disclosure of the case would be officially announced by Polda Bali in the near future.

The shooting incident occurred on the early morning of Saturday, June 14, 2025, when two foreign nationals from Australia were resting in the luxurious Casa Santisya 1 villa in the Desa Munggu area, Mengwi subdistrict, Badung regency, Bali.

In that incident:

• Zivan Radmanovic (ZR) died after being shot in the bathroom.

• Sanar Ghanim, another victim, sustained gunshot wounds inside the room.

The tragic incident was also witnessed by the victim's wife ZR, initials GJ, and Sanar's wife named Daniela, who were at the location during the incident.

Until now, the Polda Bali investigation team continues to delve into the motive and network that may be related to the shooting. The ballistics test on the bullets at the Crime Scene (TKP) has also been conducted to strengthen the evidence.

Previously, the incident attracted international attention and media focus in Australia, given that the victims were foreign nationals and the incident occurred in an international tourist area.