A Swiss tourist has been jailed in Bali after posts mocking silence rules on a sacred holiday sparked outrage and prosecution.
The District Court determined that he posted the messages even though he was informed of the restrictions.
A court in Bali, Indonesia has sentenced a Swiss tourist to one year in prison for insulting the Bali sacred Day of Silence.
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August 20, 2026 - 16:34
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